In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Laura Greenwald, Manager of Communications for Cleveland Clinic’s Education Institute. and Corey Feuer, Content Editor with the Education Institute, about the essential skill of receiving feedback with grace and reflection. While many are taught how to give feedback, few have learned how to effectively receive it. Drawing from a workshop developed at Cleveland Clinic and based on the work of Harvard Law instructors Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone, they discuss how feedback impacts us professionally, in education and personally. This episode covers key strategies for understanding common triggers, embracing feedback and adopting a growth mindset.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Melvonna Williams, Program Manager for the Center for Youth & College Education’s Shadowing Program. The program offers students a unique opportunity to explore a variety of healthcare careers. Melvonna explains how this program provides immersive, real-life experiences for adults and high school and college students, enabling them to gain firsthand insight into the healthcare field. This episode explores the program’s goals, eligibility, structure and potential for mentorship and networking.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Donajah Bragg, Administrative Intern with Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Youth & College Education, who discusses Cleveland Clinic’s Louis Stokes High School Summer Internship Program, a transformative experience for Northeast Ohio students interested in healthcare careers. Donajah shares her personal journey through the program, highlighting the skills gained, challenges overcome and the impact of mentorship on her career path. This episode explores the program's focus on clinical and nonclinical workforce readiness and scholarship opportunities, and how it prepares students for college and future employment.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Devin Patterson, Program Manager for Cleveland Clinic’s Adult Pathways Program within our Center for Youth & College Education. The Adult Pathways Program is designed to help adults discover and pursue healthcare careers. Devin discusses the program's structure, including skills training, apprenticeships and direct-to-employment pathways. The episode also covers eligibility requirements, financial incentives and future expansion plans for the program.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Kim Gifford, Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Pediatric Residency Program, and Dr. Tim Gilligan, DEI Officer for Graduate Medical Education and Vice Chair for Education at Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Institute, who explore the role of perceived identity in both the feedback giver and receiver as well as the importance of dialogue in feedback conversations.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Stacey Jolly, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Career Advising, who explores the vital role of self-honesty and its integration into the medical school curriculum. Dr. Jolly sheds light on how the concept of self-honesty influences student reflection, vulnerability and growth, which is particularly important within the problem-based learning environment, where it's important to be honest about when we know something and when we don't. The conversation also touches on how embracing a growth mindset and high ethical standards can enhance both personal development and professional integrity.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Stacey Jolly, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Career Advising, who discusses the prevalence of mental health issues among medical students and strategies for managing stress and avoiding burnout. She also addresses the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, the importance of seeking help and the role of support systems in maintaining student well-being.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Stacey Jolly, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Career Advising, who delves into the challenges of maintaining balance in medical education and strategies that can be used to help. Additionally, she discusses the impact of social media on student expectations; the importance of time management and teamwork; and how to create a balance between personal and professional life.