The Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine is the proud sponsor of season six of Curbsiders Teach.
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AIMW Episodes
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Teaching in the AI Era: Updates from AIMW26Jun 11, 2026 | 57 mins
Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming medical education with insights from Drs. Eric Burnett (Columbia) and Alexander Glaser (Pennsylvania Hospital, UPenn), recorded live at AIMW26. This episode breaks down practical ways educators are using AI- from feedback tools and clinical reasoning support to EHR integration- while tackling real concerns like deskilling, bias, and academic integrity. Walk away with actionable frameworks and strategies to help learners use AI effectively, ethically, and in a way that actually improves their skills.
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Negotiation Skills from AIMW25Jul 2, 2025 | 49 mins
Tips for Advocating for your Learners and Program with Drs. Thomas Ciesielski and Gopal Yadavalli! Join esteemed guests Dr. Thomas Ciesielski (Washington University in St. Louis) and Dr. Gopal Yadavalli (Boston University) as they break down the art and science of negotiation, straight from AIMW25! From mastering the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument to navigating real-world power dynamics, this episode offers practical strategies to help clinician educators advocate effectively for their programs and learners. Don’t miss this energizing, insight-packed conversation that will level up your leadership game!
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Adjusting During Crucial Conversations Based on Personality and Psychological SafetyJun 18, 2025 | 70 mins
Come share insights from AIMW25 with Julie Byington C-TAGME, Ashley Johnson C-TAGME, Samatha Ankireddy MD, and Laura Thompson MD on effective communication and navigating difficult conversations. Understanding our own emotions and personality traits—while being attentive to others’ verbal and non-verbal cues—helps build emotional intelligence and promotes respectful, productive dialogue. Adapting communication styles to different personality types and approaching high-stakes conversations with preparation, psychological safety, and clear follow-up can transform potential conflicts into opportunities for breakthrough.
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From Bored to Board Ready: Reimagining Conference Didactics to Engage Learners from AIMW25May 28, 2025 | 56 mins
Ready to revive your learner conferences? This powerhouse episode of Curbsiders Teach brings together Dr. Rebecca Garber and Dr. Beth Ward at AIMW25 to share high-yield, practical strategies for transforming didactic sessions into dynamic, must-attend learning experiences. Tune in for inspiring ideas like Pecha Kucha, gamification, and interdisciplinary learning that will energize your teaching toolkit and re-engage your learners!
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AIMW25 Recap: Pearls and (Educational) Practice Changing Knowledge from the Alliance for Academic Internal MedicineMay 7, 2025 | 65 mins
With guests Drs. Vidya Gopinath, Chavon Onumah, Jen Spicer, and Sarah Vick.
Get inspired by this high-energy recap of AIMW25, where Drs. Vidya Gopinath, Chavon Onumah, Jen Spicer, and Sarah Vick share the most practice-changing pearls from Academic Internal Medicine Week. From rethinking feedback to boosting board pass rates and advancing ambulatory education, this episode is packed with insights every health professions educator can use. Recorded live in New Orleans, it brings the highlights—and the heart—of the conference straight to your ears.
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Channeling the Afterglow, not the Aftermath: Tips from AIMW25 for Navigating during and after Feedback ConversationsApr 30, 2025 | 59 mins
Join us as we discuss best practices for the feedback conversation and the post-feedback period, with Dr. Liz Petersen and Dr. Reeni Abraham that we had the opportunity to sit down with in person at the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine’s AIMW25. REMAP your feedback conversation by using clinical skills you are already comfortable with from sharing difficult news with patients. These techniques will help guide your learners to success!This podcast may be eligible for CME. Please click the image for additional details. -
Navigating Tough-to-Metabolize Feedback: Strategies and Key Concepts for Educational Leaders with Dana Sall MD, MeD and Allison DeKosky MDMay 29, 2024 | 52 mins
Join us as we discuss responding as a leader when you receive hard to hear feedback with two new guests: Drs. Sall and DeKosky. We cover key points from their respective AIMW24 workshops: “Maintaining PD Wellness: What to Do When the Residents or Faculty are Mad at You,” and “From Whining to Winning: Transforming the Chronic Complainer into a Constructive Champion.”
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Values Driven Leadership with Alliance Leader Dr. Lisa WillettMay 22, 2024 | 49 mins
Be inspired by Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine Leader, Lisa Willett MD, as we discuss her leadership journey, tips for early career leaders in health profession education, and wisdom to live by. Push yourself to speak up confidently without arrogance, focus on your mission, and be humble while supporting your team.
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Bonus Short: Interview with Dr Shobhina Chheda, Chair of the Alliance – at #AIMW23Apr 28, 2023 | 18 mins
Special bonus episode: we have the privilege of sitting down with Dr Shobhina Chheda, Chair of the Alliance of Academic Internal Medicine, to talk about the work of the Alliance, how to get involved, and how to leverage conferences and professional society engagement to advance your career as a clinician educator. She updates us on the major focus of the Alliance’s work, specifically around DEI, transitions in education, and professional development. Special thanks to the Alliance for welcoming Curbsiders Teach to cover #AIMW23!
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Networking 101: How to work a Meeting, a Mixer, or the Moment - with Dr Utibe EssienApr 25, 2023 | 38 mins
Enjoy an excellent conversation on Networking 101 with our guest Dr. Utibe Essien during the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine Conference AIMW23 in Austin, TX April 2023. We cover ways to become a networking pro and the skills needed to both grow and maintain your professional community. Dr. Essien shares reflections on his AIMW23 plenary talk on Race in medicine, the benefits networking has had on his career, and what it could do for yours! Recorded at Academic Internal Medicine Week 2023.