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Virginia Chachati is a pharmacist turned medical writer who embarked on her freelance journey after moving to Germany in 2020. Inspired by the need to work remotely and make a living online, Virginia started a travel health blog that caught a client's attention on Upwork. Despite being underpaid for her valuable work, this experience motivated her to create a community of medical writers focused on fair compensation and support. Virginia established a presence on LinkedIn, where a medical communications agency found and recruited her. Now a full-time freelancer, Virginia enjoys the flexibility of working from home while being able to travel back to the UK for work and family visits.Join us as Virginia shares her insights on building a thriving medical writing career.1. Learn how to identify and attract high-quality clients who value your skills and expertise2. Discover the power of community in setting fair rates and supporting your professional growthConnect with VirginiaLinkedInResourcesFree 61 tips Ebook for medical writersTimestamps00:00 Introduction02:10 Virginia’s journey into medical writing04:02 Her experience with Upwork06:31 Being picky about clients08:29 Importance of writers knowing their worth and setting ground rules12:56 The power of community in medical writing and solving the problem of Upwork17:52 Setting fair value in medical writing21:56 The future of medical writing: AI and social media26:15 Takeaways from today’s conversation with VirginiaSubscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Are you measuring CME outcomes effectively or just tacking them on at the end?If you're involved in developing, measuring and reporting on CME outcomes, you know it's become an expected part of the process. But many CME providers still struggle with integrating outcomes throughout program design and implementation. This leads to poor practices like tacking on outcomes at the end, writing vague questions, and creating reports that fail to tell a compelling story. To truly demonstrate the value and impact of your education, outcomes measurement needs to be woven in from the very beginning.In episode 113 of Write Medicine Wendy Cerenzia and Emily Belcher of CE Outcomes share their hard-won insights on outcomes measurements. Tune in to:1. Learn why and how to integrate outcomes planning into the earliest stages of educational design 2. Discover tips for writing effective outcomes questions that align with learning objectives and avoid common pitfalls3. Understand what makes a compelling outcomes report that ties the story together for stakeholdersReady to uplevel your outcomes game?Takeaways1. Outcomes measurement must be integrated from the beginning of educational planning and design, not tacked on at the end. Take action today by reviewing your process for integrating outcomes measurement into educational design. This will help you identify opportunities to involve outcomes experts earlier. 2. Effective outcomes questions align with learning objectives, avoid vagueness and confusing options, and consider the target audience, education format, and intended data use. Work with your faculty to carefully craft outcomes questions that align with objectives and will yield meaningful data. And consider pilot testing questions.3. A compelling outcomes report ties the story together by connecting program goals, educational design, key findings, and important learnings. When you are writing your next outcomes report, challenge yourself to weave a coherent narrative that demonstrates the "why" behind the education and interprets the data to extract relevant insights. Focus on clearly communicating the impact and value.Connect with Wendy and EmilyCE [email protected] Belcher, Director of Research and Analytics: [email protected]:00 Introduction1:05 Measuring Continuing Medical Education Outcomes2:46 Current State of Outcomes in CME and CPD5:58 Poor Practices in Measuring Outcomes10:13 Root Cause of Not Starting with the End in Mind10:26 Outcomes Standardization Project18:07 Importance of Internal Consistency in Definitions19:19 Effectiveness of Outcomes Measurement Frameworks22:21 Expectations from Supporters in Outcomes Reporting26:45 Cautious Approach to Using AI in Outcomes Analysis31:36 Elements of a Good Outcome Story34:45 Future Directions in Outcomes Analysis and Reporting38:24 Three Takeaways and Action Steps from Episode 113Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Are you struggling to find the most relevant papers for your medical writing projects on PubMed?You know the importance of having a solid research foundation when working on medical writing projects like clinical practice guidelines, grant proposals, or CME materials. But searching databases like PubMed can feel like falling down a rabbit hole, leaving you frustrated and unsure if you've found the most pertinent literature. This episode of Monday Mentor will help you understand what literature reviews are and how to choose the right type of review for your project, setting you up for more efficient and effective database searches.Listen to this episode to discover:1. The essential purposes and elements of a well-crafted literature review 2. How literature reviews inform a wide range of medical writing projects3. The different types of literature reviews and when to use each oneTune in now to learn how to master the art of the literature review and take your medical writing to the next level!TakeawaysHere are three key takeaways from this episode of Monday Mentor:1. Literature reviews are essential for providing context, identifying gaps, and synthesizing evidence to support various medical writing projects, from clinical practice guidelines to grant proposals and CME materials.2. Different types of literature reviews serve different purposes and follow distinct methodologies, such as narrative reviews for broad, critical analysis; systematic reviews for answering focused questions; scoping reviews for mapping research activity; and realist reviews for understanding complex interventions.3. Selecting the appropriate type of literature review based on your research objectives is crucial for conducting an efficient and effective review that informs evidence-based decision-making in your medical writing projects.ResourcesLiterature Review TypologiesTimestamps00:00 Introduction to searching relevant literature01:03 What literature reviews are and the different types02:04 Why do a literature review at all03:18 What type of medical writing projects do literature reviews serve06:48 Common types of literature reviewsSubscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

If you are an education provider, are you curious about how to use social media platforms like X/formerly Twitter to deliver engaging and accredited CME content? If you're a writer, do you want to know more about how to create social-media-based short-form content?As a medical educator or content creator, you may be looking for innovative ways to reach healthcare professionals where they already spend time - on social media. Episode 111 jumps into the world of "tweetorials" and explores how you can adapt your educational content for platforms like X/Twitter while maintaining the quality and accreditation standards of traditional CME.Julie Merten PharmD is my guest, a clinical pharmacist at the forefront of medical writing and CME content development at Chimeric Medical Communications. In today's episode, she shares her strategy for distilling complex medical topics into bite-sized educational content. We'll explore how to take a full clinical data paper, sharpen the key messages, and deliver them in a way that not only educates but engages and fosters interaction. What is the role of imagery, ethical considerations, and the importance of tapping into the right medical niches?Join us to learn more about crafting compelling short-form CME and take your content to the next level on social media!Takeaways1. When creating short-form content for social-media-based CME, keep the scope narrow and focused. If a topic is too complex, consider breaking it up into multiple threads or supplementing with other formats like expert videos.2. Invest time in creating high-quality, engaging visuals that are optimized for mobile viewing. Infographic-style images and square aspect ratios work well for tweetorials.3. Emojis, design elements, and questioning techniques are practical tools to hook an audience and convey information quickly. If you adopt these stylistic elements, be aware of cultural interpretations and maintain factual accuracy and appropriateness for mobile consumption.Connect with JulieEmail: [email protected] Medical Communications, LLCLinkedInTimestamps00:00 Introduction02:29 Introducing Julie04:02 What a Tweetorial is and how it works05:27 How long threads have been around06:53 Crafting a Tweetorial tutorial08:11 Assessing learner engagement on Tweetorials - how people respond and sign up for them10:56 Creating private communities on X11:57 Looking at the interaction of learners in a Tweetorial13:01 Some of the challenges when creating this short-form content14:33 Teaching and learning considerations with short-form content15:45 All about emojis18:01 Moving from long-form to short-form content19:55 Figuring out what the key messages are21:10 The scope for patient cases and tutorials21:40 Ethical concerns23:16 Considerations on how Tweetorials are assessed24:01 Evaluating outcome metrics for Tweetorials25:42 Finding CME on X as a learner27:08 Key skills to develop for creating effective accredited education content for social media31:40 Final thoughts on trying short-form content32:37 Where to connect with Julie33:21 Tips for creating short-form content for social media-based CMESubscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Are you crafting compelling stories of transformation in your CME needs assessments?As a CME writer, your ability to identify clinical practice gaps and translate them into actionable learning objectives is crucial for creating needs assessments that lead to impactful education. Episode 110 equips you a framework for developing practice and performance gaps and learning objectives for robust needs assessments that justify the need for education.Tune in to: Understand what clinical practice and performance gaps are and how to substantiate them through thorough research Learn a framework for conducting a comprehensive gap analysis to pinpoint the root causes of practice shortfalls Discover the key components of well-crafted learning objectives and how to align them with desired outcomes Let's jump in.Takeaways1. Use the question-based framework I shared in the episode to conduct a thorough gap analysis, considering the what, why, who, when, where, and how of the identified practice gap. You'll also find a template for gap analysis in the show notes.2. Ensure your learning objectives are actionable, measurable, relevant, and aligned with the desired outcome level (e.g., knowledge, competence, performance, patient outcomes).3. Push yourself to create learning objectives that go beyond knowledge gains and foster practical skill application to drive meaningful practice change.ResourcesGap Analysis FrameworkACS Tips for Writing Learning ObjectivesTime Stamps00:00 Introduction00:38 Identifying clinical practice and performance gaps07:34 Crafting effective learning objectives08:03 4 rules of thumb when creating learning objectives09:37 TLDR on learning objectivesSubscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Are you unknowingly excluding audiences with your medical writing and CME content? As a CME professional, ensuring that your content reaches and resonates with diverse audiences is crucial. In a field that shapes the clinical practice and well-being of so many, accuracy and accessibility are non-negotiable. Virginia Chachati, a pharmacist turned medical writer, joins me to explore strategies and best practices for crafting inclusive, accessible content that empowers readers and improves health outcomes. In EP 109, you’ll:1. Learn how to optimize your content for people with varying levels of health literacy and digital skills2. Discover tools and resources to help you create content that meets accessibility standards3. Understand the impact of inclusive writing on audience engagement and health equityDon't miss this opportunity to elevate your inclusive content creation skills.Takeaways3 Steps you can take toward accessibility and inclusivity. 1. Familiarize yourself with health literacy principles and accessibility guidelines, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the Patient Information Forum's PIF TICK standard.2. Audit your existing content for accessibility and inclusivity, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.3. Continuously educate yourself on inclusive writing strategies by following thought leaders, attending workshops, and engaging with resources shared in the episode's show notes.ResourcesWeb Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)Patient Information Forum TICK standardHow to Write Clearly by Tom Albrighton Writing Tools: 55 essential strategies for every writer by Roy Clark Health literacy as a social determinant of healthNational Institutes of Health: What is health literacy?CME/CE Content Creator's ToolkitThe Utility of Social Media in CMEThe Checklist Revolution: Streamlining Healthcare Content for Better UnderstandingCultivating a Visual Mindset: Infographics in Continuing Healthcare EducationConnect with VirginiaLinkedInWebsiteTimestamps00:00 Introduction02:22 Virginia’s approach to making medical writing accessible and inclusive08:59 Resources to support accessibility work13:06 Takeaways from today’s conversation on accessibility and inclusive content creationSubscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

What challenges and opportunities await US-based CME providers looking to expand into Europe?As a CME provider, understanding Europe's accreditation landscape and cultural nuances is crucial for successfully delivering education to international audiences. In today’s episode of Write Medicine, Susan Yarbrough joins me in dissecting the complexities of CME in Europe and guiding us through the accreditation mosaic. We’ll explore key considerations and strategies for navigating European CME, including the need for a strong dose of cultural humility. In episode 107, you’ll:1. Gain insights into the differences between US and European CME accreditation systems2. Learn practical advice for partnering with local organizations to deliver relevant education3. Discover the importance of cultural humility and adaptability when expanding CME offerings internationallyTune in now to equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies needed to expand your CME programs confidently into Europe and beyond!Takeaways While European CME accreditation differs significantly from the US, focusing on approving activities rather than providers, the accreditation landscape in Europe is evolving, with a slow but steady movement towards alignment and reciprocity. Reciprocal agreements allow for the exchange of CME credits, but disparities in accepting and using CPD credits across jurisdictions remain a concern. As a US-based CME provider, if you want to expand your offerings to Europe and beyond, as a first step, research the accreditation requirements and cultural nuances of your target European countries or regions. Education providers who want to successfully deliver CME in Europe must cultivate cultural humility as a key ingredient. As a US-based provider, you’ll need to understand local guidelines, perform a gap analysis and needs assessment, and have a local footprint to effectively deliver education that is appropriately accredited and tailored to the European audience. Connect with SusanEmail: [email protected]: European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ECMEC®: The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement to mutually recognize continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS). Physicians (MDs, DOs, or equivalent international degree holders) may apply to the AMA to have their EACCME European CME Credits (ECMEC®s) converted to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.ResourcesGhidinellli M, Pozniak E, Kolanko C, Wilson S. The ongoing challenges faced by providers of CME-CPD in Europe. J CME. 2023;12(1)Timestamps00:00 Introduction02:44 Introducing Susan03:50 Some of the key challenges she sees in accreditation domestically05:26 Updated guidelines for virtual credit in EACME 3.010:03 Differences and similarities between European and US accreditation12:30 Impact of territoriality on CME content15:51 Uniformity or standardization for reciprocal agreements in CME accreditation17:13 Independence in Europe versus the US21:48 Why the ABPI is attached to having control over content24:26 How US education providers go about addressing specific needs and gaps in Europe28:35 What tactical changes may look like to be an effective educator31:03 Winners and losers in European accreditation33:34 The extent of international and global CME and how is that going to change36:03 Susan’s practical advice for CME providers37:50 Key takeaways from today’s episodeSubscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Are you a medical writer struggling to stay competitive and confident in the rapidly evolving industry landscape?Experienced medical writer and educator Michelle Guillemard shares her insights today on how aspiring and established medical writers can navigate the challenges of an increasingly crowded field, economic fluctuations, and the rise of AI writing tools. Whether you're looking to break into medical writing, specialize in a niche, or future-proof your skills, Michelle's advice will help you chart a path to success and fulfillment in your writing career.Listen to this episode to discover: Strategies for differentiating yourself and targeting your ideal clients in a competitive market Tips for staying up-to-date with industry trends, health communication best practices, and emerging technologies Insights on building confidence, resilience, and a well-rounded lifestyle as a freelance medical writer Tune in now to learn how you can thrive as a medical writer in 2023 and beyond and gain the knowledge and inspiration you need to take your career to the next level.Takeaways1. Identify your niche: Reflect on your unique skills, interests, and background to determine your specialization in medical writing. Develop a targeted marketing message and online presence that communicates your expertise to potential clients.2. Curate your learning: Set aside dedicated time to stay informed about the latest trends, best practices, and technologies in medical writing. Focus on resources that align with your niche and goals, such as industry blogs, newsletters, webinars, and journals.3. Embrace AI as a tool: Familiarize yourself with AI writing tools and explore ways to incorporate them into your writing process. Experiment with using AI to generate outlines, edit sentences, or streamline your brainstorming while maintaining your commitment to quality, evidence-based content.Connect with MichelleHealth Writer HubLinkedInTimestamps00:00 Intro02:47 Introducing Michelle05:11 Her medical writing journey09:45 Exploring the changes: Insights on who’s moving into the field, their motivations, and what that means for training and professional development15:47 Specialization as a benefit in developing business19:15 Crucial strategies for writers to help them stay resilient during times of economic fluctuation23:29 Resources to help keep pace with industry trends27:24 Designing effective medical writing courses33:25 Is AI a threat or an opportunity in medical writing?40:02 Key takeaways from Michelle’s episodeSubscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Are you measuring educational outcomes but failing to capture the true impact on your learners? As a CME/CPD professional, you know that proving the effectiveness of your educational programs is crucial. But in the rush to gather data and report metrics, it's easy to overlook the individual learner's experience and perspective. Relying solely on quantitative measurements can cause you to miss valuable insights that could help enhance your activities and programs.In this episode, physician and longtime medical educator Dr. Dean Jenkins shares:1. Why it's essential to focus on the learner's needs and desired outcomes when designing education2. The importance of qualitative data in capturing the complexity of healthcare and the learner's voice 3. How defining your target outcomes upfront can improve your learning design and measurement approachTune in to discover how putting the learner at the center of your outcomes strategy can help you deliver more impactful and meaningful education!Takeaways CME must evolve to meet learners' complex and personalized needs, incorporating a more dynamic, qualitative approach to assess learning outcomes. The CME field has been steadily shifting toward valuing outcomes beyond attendance and satisfaction for over a decade. However, analyzing the collected data and using it to improve the learning experience further remains challenging. Standardization of outcomes measurement is vital for the professionalization of CME/CPD. Sharing insights and validated findings within the CME/CPD community is beneficial and necessary to foster improvement in education and patient care. Engaging with the broader community of educators, learners, and health professionals through discussion forums, journals, or social media networks is valuable. Share your findings, experiences, and strategies for measuring and improving educational outcomes, as Dean Jenkins does through his work with Outcomes Engine. Connect with [email protected] EngineTime Stamps(02:41) - Introducing Dean(07:28) - How to package education for learners in ways to address learners' needs and learning styles(09:22) - Some of the strategies that he uses to determine what those needs are(13:59) - What Dean is talking about when talking about Pharma-led education(18:24) - Evolution of measuring and evaluation: assessing learning effectiveness across these different contexts(20:50) - His involvement in the Outcomes Standardization Project(21:56) - How Dean sees the field moving forward in terms of outcomes measurement, evaluation, and analysis(25:12) - His thoughts on whether we are headed toward internal capacity building within the field.(27:58) - The degree of collaboration between medical affairs teams and colleagues in independent medical education in Europe and the UK(29:40) - What is Outcomes Engine, and why it’s important(31:50) - Capturing the learner's voice(33:26) - How Outcomes Engine will capture the learner’s voice(35:10) - Dean’s final thoughts(36:37) - Key takeawaysSubscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

If you are a medical writer my guess is that you occasionally struggle to engage your target audience. Health professionals have less time and shorter attention spans, making it critical for medical writers to master storytelling techniques that get their audiences interested and engaged with content, whether we’re talking about slide decks, manuscripts, or omni-channel content.My guest in episode 102 is Eleanor Steele, also known as MedComms Mentor, who shares how she transitioned from agency work to running a successful freelance business in medical communications. Join us to learn more about the gaps Eleanor identified in the market for specialized training and development and get practical advice from Eleanor about: Storytelling frameworks that support a logical flow of information and answer audience questions How to frame content around audience needs and interests The skills you need to write "bite-sized" short-form content optimized for different formats This conversation with Eleanor is part of our first Friday series, which profiles medical writers and how they have broken into the field. It's also the last episode of season 7.ResourcesContent Alchemy. Tip Sheet for Medical WritersConnect with EleanorEmail: [email protected] Stamps (03:47) - Eleanor’s journey and transition into Medical Communications (06:02) - Some of the gaps she’s seeing in the training and professional development market for medical writers (07:39) - What Eleanor does and who she does it for (11:57) - What she encourages writers to do to learn a little bit more about the audience they’re writing for (16:31) - Navigating the challenges for writers with limited clinical exposure (20:03) - Storytelling frameworks (22:44) - The main challenges Eleanor sees in ongoing training and professional development (25:53) - Her YouTube Channel: MedComms Mentor (31:07) - Key challenges she sees for freelance medical writers (33:37) - The future of MedComms (36:15) - A shift towards not only engagement but outcomes in the omni-channel assets (38:47) - Where to connect with Eleanor Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Have you ever wondered how biases in medical research and education can significantly impact women's health and health in the LGBTQ+ community? Do you want to learn how you as a CME/CPD professional can promote inclusive and equitable language in your work, and why this is important in CME content creation?My guest today is Caitlyn Tivy DPT, a physical therapist, medical writer, and femtech pioneer. In today's episode, episode 101, we explore concrete ways CME/CPD professionals can help propel a shift toward more inclusive and equitable education and, ultimately, patient care. Caitlyn shares where harm has been done to women and LGBTQ+ patients through exclusion and bias in everything from clinical trials to medical curricula and terminology. We explore the real-world consequences of these biases, such as the underdiagnosis of heart attacks in women and the mismanagement of endometriosis.This episode is a call to action for us as CME/CPD professionals to embrace inclusivity and equity in our work.Takeaways1. Inclusive language matters in CME/CPD, and why it's crucial for education activities and content to challenge biases and gaps in healthcare and medicine.2. Femtech extends beyond reproduction and includes technology and services for various health conditions.3. CME/CPD professionals can influence an education shift toward women's health and address care for LGBTQ+ individuals.Action Steps1. Educate yourself on how to use inclusive language in CME/CPD. Consider enrolling in an AMWA course or reading resources like "Sex Matters" and "Invisible Women."2. Engage in conversations with supervisors or peers to advocate for inclusive language and gender-inclusive care in CME and to identify the under-representation of women's health, LGBTQ+ health, and marginalized groups in CME.3. Explore opportunities to include information about gender and sex-inclusive care in CME/CPD and contribute to creating a more comprehensive and inclusive healthcare education landscape.ResourcesGrab your copy of the CME/CE Content Creator's Inclusion Toolkit Clayton JA, Tannenbaum C. Reporting sex, gender, or both in clinical research? JAMA. 316(18):1863-1864.McGregor AJ. Sex Matters: How male-centric medicine endangers women's health and what we can do about it. Hachette Go, 2020.Perez CC. Invisible Women: Data bias in a world designed for men. Abrams Press, 2019.Redwood Ink. Inclusive Language CourseEvery R, Napolitan C, Wilson T. Improving Patient Care for the LGBTQ+ Community Through Continuing Education. Alliance Almanac. Feb 20, 2024.Time Stamps (02:55) - Addressing biases in clinical practice and education (09:54) - The role that continuing education plays in starting to shift this narrative away from women's health (16:27) - Caitlyn’s perspective on funding driving content (20:44) - Resources she recommends to writers to help them get up to speed on inclusive and equitable language (24:27) - Approaching research with a specific patient population in mind (28:09) - What Femtech is and why it’s important (29:34) - Caitlyn’s hope for providers who work in healthcare (32:05) - Femtech: growing field beyond women's health issues (34:01) - Caitlyn’s final thoughts (37:23) - Putting today's insights into action Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

We’ve reached a major milestone here at the Write Medicine podcast – episode 100.When I started this podcast, my mission was to foster a spirit of community, connection, and support among peers and colleagues in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. This mission has evolved and is increasingly focused on providing you. Write Medicine friend, with practical strategies and tools to advance your career and support your work as a CME/CPD professional, whether you are a planner, strategist, analyst, reviewer, or writer.So to celebrate making it to episode 100, I've compiled 100 tips covered by our conversations on the podcast. Consider today's episode the cheatsheet you need to:- Optimize CME programming, evaluation, and modalities- Craft high-quality content- Master efficient research strategies- Grow as a CME/CPD professionalTake what serves you in your journey from this curated list across 10 key categories that this podcast explores.Time Stamps(01:26) Writing and content creation tips(02:37) Research and evidence tips(04:04) Career development tips(05:32) Communication and collaboration tips(06:52) Industry insight tips(08:18) Personal growth and productivity tips(09:43) Ethics and professionalism tips(11:00) Professional development tips(12:30) Navigating challenges tips(13:41) Technology tips(15:20) Next up on Write MedicineSubscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of scientific breakthroughs? Is the future of science at risk in the digital age? Like many fields, science is undergoing rapid changes in the digital era that could compromise integrity and innovation. As consumers of scientific knowledge, we all have a vested interest in an effective system. Join us in episode 99 as we explore the evolving world of science in the digital age, with insights from biochemist and former Cell editor, Ben Lewin.In this episode, you'll: Gain insight into flaws in the scientific publishing process involving peer review, preprints, and the "publish or perish" paradigm. Understand concerns over reproducibility, questionable research practices, and the influence of money in shaping projects. Learn how technology and A.I. are transforming science into a data-driven numbers game obsessed with quantity over quality. Don't miss this illuminating discussion on the complex forces that could undermine science in the 21st century.TranscriptTakeaways1. Science is not a linear, seamless process. Despite the perception of scientific progress as a smooth and consistent journey, it is often messy and characterized by zigzagging developments. The public needs to understand the principles and limitations of the scientific process to demystify the black box image of science.2. There are emerging concerns about the influence of artificial intelligence, the shift towards "big science," and the potential lack of revolutionary ideas in scientific research due to the pressure to publish safer and more reliable work. Scientists are also at risk of becoming data-generating technicians rather than pursuing innovative questions and answers.3. Criticisms have been raised regarding the hierarchy of scientific journals, the peer review system, and the prevalence of predatory journals. Despite its flaws, the current system of scientific publishing is considered the best available option for disseminating scientific knowledge.ResourcesLewin B. Inside Science: Revolution in Biology and its Impact. Long Island, NY: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press. 2023.Time Stamps (02:47) - Introducing Ben (06:33) - What we should be understanding about science (08:20) - Inside Ben’s book, Inside Science: Revolution in Biology and Its Impact (10:04) - The art of presenting scientific work (12:15) - The pressure to publish in science (14:23) - His thoughts on how science should proceed in the future with publishing (17:51) - Ben’s view on peer review (19:48) - His take on the peer review process (22:30) - His thoughts on the preprint problems during the pandemic (24:16) - The path for young scientists to get published in appropriate journals (26:26) - The key changes in scientific conduct that Ben’s been able to trace (29:37) - Concerns in modern science (35:13) - Ben’s key takeaways from Inside Science (37:09) - Highlights from today’s episode Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Are you aware that plagiarism is not just about copying text word for word? Listen in to uncover the different forms of plagiarism and how to spot them. Plagiarism can have significant consequences in CME content development, affecting the credibility of education materials and the reputation of education providers. By understanding the different types of plagiarism and how to detect them, you can ensure the integrity and originality of your CME content. Discover the various forms of plagiarism beyond direct word-for-word copying. Learn practical techniques for detecting and avoiding plagiarism in your CME content development. Understand the drivers of plagiarism and gain insights into CME content integrity. Tune in to episode 98 to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to identify and prevent plagiarism in your CME content, and take steps to ensure the originality and quality of your work.ResourcesDas N, Panjabi M. Plagiarism: Why is it such a big issue for medical writers?Perspect Clin Res. 2011;2(2);67-71.Harting D, Bowser A. Worst Practices for Writing CME Needs Assessments: Results From a Survey of Practitioners. AMWA Journal. 2019;34(2):51-55.Radike M, Fielder Camm C. Plagiarism in medical publishing: each of us can do something about it. Eur Heart J case Rep. 2022;6(4):ytac137. See the AMA Style Guide graphic.Retraction WatchSandford-Cooke J. Ten signs of possible plagiarism. The blog of the Chartered Institute of Editing and ProofreadingWeber-Wulff D. Plagiarism detectors are a crutch, and a problem. Nature. 2019;567;435.World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). Recommendations on publication ethics policies for medical journals. WAME. Englewood.Howson A. Should you go down the rabbit hole? Write Medicine, episode 48.Time Stamps(00:00) - Plagiarism takes different forms, including paraphrasing.(03:06) - AMA 11th Manual of Style addresses plagiarism.(04:45) - Plagiarism drivers.(06:40) - How to detect plagiarism.(08:51) - Tricks to avoid plagiarism.(09:31) - Use original words - read, digest, rewrite. (Dast, N. et al. 2016)(10:53) - Storytelling, retelling content.Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Are you curious about how the art of data collection and analysis can transform the impact of continuing education in the health professions? What if you could easily prove that learning activities drive tangible outcomes?Today's guest is Dr. Alaina Szlachta, a Learning Architect who improves the results of personal and professional development programs through data enablement. She joins us to unravel the complexities of effective education activity and program evaluation.In a world increasingly driven by data and evidence, understanding the outcomes and impact of educational programs is crucial, but learning professionals in many sectors often struggle to effectively evaluate education activity and program impact. And without proof of outcomes, it's difficult to demonstrate value and make data-driven decisions.Alaina outlines the crucial checkboxes for successful evaluation and highlights the art and science of strategically aligning evaluation variables to forge a persuasive chain of evidence. We also tackle the sometimes daunting task of identifying behavioral change indicators and how to build "indicator muscle."In this episode, you'll hear how to: Develop a simple framework for aligning learning outcomes. Identify indicators that reliably track performance improvement. Leverage AI to efficiently create assessments tailored to your needs. Tune in to hear how to build a rock-solid evaluation process in under an hour.Takeaways Effective evaluation in any field requires a balance of trustworthy evidence, improvement data, and operational insights, acting as a compass for success and growth. Create your impact hypothesis by lining up "dominoes"; start with the change you intend to make, then trace back through outcomes, outputs, and inputs. Visualize this sequence to clarify your strategy and prepare to measure each stage. The distinction between outputs (the immediate, tangible products of a program) and outcomes (the longer-term changes resulting from those outputs) is essential in evaluating the true impact of any initiative. Develop your "indicator muscle" by applying evaluation strategies to personal goals. Choose a goal, define indicators of success, and track them over time. This practice will build your skills in a lower-stakes environment and prepare you for larger, more complex projects. Connect with AlainaEmail: [email protected] Design Development SolutionsLinkedInTime Stamps (03:17) - Introducing Alaina (05:26) - Connecting her professional threads to inform learning strategy, measurements, and evaluation (11:50) - Evaluating outcomes and evaluation framework (14:30) - Different evaluation models and robust strategies (21:12) - Output vs. Outcomes (22:38) - Importance of process evaluation (28:59) - Recommendations for starting to build the indicator muscle (31:04) - The challenges in thinking about and brainstorming behavioral indicators for change (34:30) - Emerging trends in learning and development (39:51) - Where to connect with Alaina (40:51) - 3 takeaways from today’s episode Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

If you’re on LinkedIn, and you’re a nurse, a nurse who’s a health or medical writer, or a nurse who’s exploring how to become a writer, I think you’re going to love today’s First Friday episode. From the scrubs to the keyboard, Claire Bonneau’s story of how she shifted out of a full-time nursing role into a thriving freelance medical content writer is nothing short of motivational. She graduated from nursing school in 2019 and leaped into freelance health writing during the pandemic and her journey is proof that it's never too late to follow your passions.Join us to explore: The challenges and triumphs of transitioning careers during uncertain times. How the problem-solving and creative aspects of nursing can lead to success in writing. The importance of community and learning from one's mistakes in the freelance world. Listen to the full episode to hear how Claire is shaping her unique niche in the freelance health writing community. Oh, and she drops some serious gems about navigating platforms like Upwork and LinkedIn.Connect with ClaireWebsiteLinkedInEmail: [email protected] What steps can you take today? Dedicate a moment each day to journal about your professional journey. Capture moments of learning, growth, and the emotions attached to your evolving career path. Reach out and connect with one new person a week on professional networking platforms like LinkedIn to start building your community, just as Claire did. Experiment with a freelancing platform by creating a profile or submitting a project proposal to experience the process and discover potential opportunities for skill-building and networking. Time Stamps (02:59) - Introducing Claire: From nurse to now (05:55) - Why she went into writing (07:37) - How creativity has helped her build her business (09:05) - The obstacles Claire faced and her approach to problem-solving (10:27) - Some examples of roadblocks and embarrassing moments she experienced (13:34) - Transformation from isolation to engagement on LinkedIn (15:44) - Her experience building an email newsletter (17:37) - The purpose of the newsletter and building community (21:05) - Claire’s thoughts on Upwork and how it’s been effective for her (25:00) - Will she always be on Upwork and what a transition strategy would look like (27:56) - Where the negativity comes from towards Upwork (29:51) - Her encounter with feeling tapped by the nursing label as she transitioned into a new field (33:30) - Her 3 pieces of advice for transitioning from clinical care to writing freelance (34:58) - Where to connect with Claire (36:17) - Episode Takeaways Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

A decade ago, Curtis Olson PhD, then editor of the Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, made 20 predictions about the future of Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development. Those predictions included a shift from the individual to the team as the primary unit of learning, a greater focus on interprofessional learning, more frequent use of evaluation models that tell us not only what works, but also under what conditions and why, and less reliability on the psychology of learning and more emphasis on the sociology of behavior change. Have you been wondering how those predictions are holding up today? Joining us from the frontlines are two consummate CME/CPD professionals from Clinical Education Alliance—Sarah Nisly and Caroline Pardo. They’ll be sharing preliminary insights from research they’ve been doing on the relevance of these predictions today, emphasizing the need for diverse voices and perspectives in the field, and discussing how CME/CPD needs to be in sync with the "messiness" and complexity of contemporary healthcare.Tune in to learn more about: How past predictions about CME/CE are aligning with current trends and practices. How technology is reshaping shaping healthcare and the future of CPD. The importance for CME/CPD to adapt to different generations and changing priorities. And how continuous research and collaboration with multiple stakeholders is essential to shape the future of CPD and ensure its relevance and impact. Takeaways We need a forward-thinking approach in CME/CPD to prepare us to adapt to the evolving needs of healthcare professionals. There's an increasing emphasis on interprofessional education and the role of team-based healthcare. This approach recognizes the complexity of healthcare delivery and the need for collaborative learning strategies. Needs assessments and grant proposals are a focus of several sessions at the 20204 Alliance conference in New Orleans in early February. Today’s episode reminds us that needs assessments in CME/CE absolutely must go beyond clinical data and try to grapple with the real drivers of clinical gaps, including system and process issues, and patient preferences. Caroline and Sarah’s work offers an invitation to us all to think about how we can be agents of change, and help to shape the future of CME/CPD. Time Stamps (03:46) Introducing Caroline + Sarah (05:23) Revisiting Curtis Olson's 20 predictions for the future (08:35) Interesting themes that stuck out when exploring (11:40) More about the juxtaposition and what it looks like in practice (18:49) A tiny flavor of their research process (22:29) The shifts and changes from the original predictions (29:34) The messiness of healthcare and the need for evolution (33:00) Frameworks for contemporary healthcare (37:23) Their predictions for where the profession is heading (42:38) The importance of comprehensive needs assessments ResourcesOlson C. Twenty predictions for the future of CPD: implications of the shift from the update model to improving clinical practice. J Cont Educ Health Prof. 2012;32(3):151-2Pardo C, Nisly S. Unleashing Our Community's Power: Insights and Inspiration from the Field. Alliance Annual Conference. 2024. Feb 6, 10 a.m. Oak Alley.Connect with Caroline + SarahClinical Education AllianceCaroline LinkedIn | Email: [email protected] LinkedIn | Email: [email protected] Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Have you ever felt trapped in your career, sensing a need for change but unsure where to begin? Have you felt a nudge to make a career change but fear holds you back?Yep, I’ve been there. Making a major shift in your work can be daunting, but ignoring calls for change won’t make them go away. In a world where career transitions are increasingly common yet daunting if you are feeling the pull towards change but held back by uncertainty and fear, or if you are aware of an immanent push, this episode, EP92, is for you. My guest is Regina Sih-Meynier PharmD, an intuitive business strategist and life coach, who’s worked in healthcare, medical affairs, and in independent medical education in high-profile pharmaceutical companies. Way back in 2020, Regina was on the podcast and talked about how to create education content that supports authentic empowerment and transformational learning. Today she’s offering guidance and inspiration for anyone in CME/CPD considering or facing a major career change. She shares her transformative journey from feeling stifled in the pharmaceutical industry to discovering her true calling. So get ready to: Learn how to recognize the signs of transition that are pointing you to a needed change. Use practical tools for making decisions and navigating career transitions, including a five-step framework, that will help you map your fears and flip limiting narratives that are holding you back from unlocking your potential—the theme of 2024’s annual conference of the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions. Gain a framework for aligning decisions to your authentic self, not just ego fears. Connect with ReginaWebsiteLinkedInWhat steps can you take today?Here are my takeaways and steps you can take to embrace authenticity in your career and life. 1. Embrace the Pause and Practice Reflection. Taking time to be still and reflect can provide clarity and insight, helping you recognize when and why you need a change in your professional life.2. Your Body Intelligence is a Decision-Making Resource. Incorporating simple mindful, meditative, or breathing practices can lead to greater clarity and alignment with your authentic self.3. Five-Step Approach to Decision Making. Regina detailed a five-step approach for making successful life and career decisions: getting clarity, identifying key players, addressing fears, amplifying your authentic voice, and taking aligned action. There are links in the show notes to tools for a structured approach to navigate career transitions mindfully. Resources Take the free 3-minute decision-style quiz to better understand how you make decisions and what your potential blindspots could be. www.oh-universe.com/quiz Grab the free guide on How to Make the Best Career Decisions for You: www.oh-universe.com/resources Make successful decisions with this easy to use tool: 5-Steps to Confident Decisions Using Body Intelligence: www.oh-universe.com/resources Learn more about Regina's Go Slow to Go Faster Retreat in Vandelicourt, France in May 2023: www.oh-universe.com/retreat-details Time Stamps (03:05) - Signs that it's time for a career transition (08:12) - Tools and practices to tune into your inner voice (13:01) - Regina’s guidance if you are hearing that voice but are locked into fear (19:04) - Practical tools to move from fear to safety (21:52) - A universal struggle of overcoming fear and self-limiting thoughts (24:10) - How her tools apply if you have been pushed out (31:56) - Regina’s 5 steps to making successful career and life decisions (38:03) - First step in a career change (44:37) - Key takeaways you can take to embrace authenticity in your career and life Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Do you ever wonder about CME/CE in Africa? Or how you could use your content creation skills to improve health outcomes globally? This episode explores how one CME/CE writer is using her expertise to directly improve patient care in Africa. Helen Fosam is a seasoned medical writer with two decades of experience shaping her career. Today we’re talking about the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical research and the dearth of CME in resource-limited settings like Africa that led Helen to launch the MiLHO initiative, which stands for "The Missing Link to Improved Health Outcomes." This pioneering project is aimed at democratizing access to CME in Africa and harmonizing healthcare knowledge across the globe. In today’s episode, you’ll discover how the MiLHO initiative is transforming healthcare education in Africa and how Helen extends the reach and effectiveness of education materials by working with local experts. This approach ensures that the education materials are culturally and linguistically relevant, accessible to the target population, and fosters sustainable healthcare practices. Insight into the MiLHO initiative, a pioneering approach to improving health outcomes in Africa through tailored CME programs. An understanding of the critical role of local content creators in developing relevant and effective medical education, highlighting the importance of diversity and cultural context. Strategies for overcoming barriers in CME in Africa, including the significance of online platforms in making CME accessible to a wider audience, regardless of their location. Tune in to hear firsthand how this global health education initiative got started and how it aims to bridge gaps in medical knowledge through context-specific content development and delivery.Connect with [email protected] Edge Medical WritingLinkedInThe MiHLO InitiativeWhat steps can you take today? Explore Local Content Development: If you're involved in medical education, consider how localized content can improve your programs. Engage with local experts and communities to ensure that your CME activities are culturally and contextually relevant. Implement DE&I Practices: If you are an education provider, you can advocate within your organization for more inclusion and equity-focused CME/training and actively work to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion in your CME content. This could involve diversifying your team of content creators or ensuring that your materials are inclusive and representative of different populations. For tips on how to build DEi into CME/CE content, check out EP 61 with Sapana Panday. Offer Support: Regardless of your role in CME, you can support nonprofit organizations like MiLHO that are addressing care disparities worldwide by volunteering your expertise or donating to their mission. Time Stamps (04:03) - Introducing Helen (05:33) - The MiLHO Initiative (11:44) - Writing grants for funding the MiLHO Initiative (15:41) - CME's Increased Focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (22:41) - Steps you can take today after listening to this episode Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Are you overlooking a major yet often overlooked contributor to climate change through your digital content creation and strategies? Are you unintentionally contributing to the planet's digital carbon footprint?As CME/CE content creators and strategists, we likely don't consider the climate impacts of our websites, documents, videos, and other digital materials. However, all that data requires substantial energy to power the creation, storage, and transfer of bytes, which generates carbon emissions that contribute to climate change.In this eye-opening episode, Alisa Bonsignore, a content strategy and sustainable content expert, reveals the surprising truth about the environmental impact of our digital world. Whether it's the websites we browse, the videos we stream, or the documents we store, our online habits are not as harmless as they seem. For CME medical writers and content creators, understanding this connection is vital in making informed decisions that align with environmental sustainability.In today’s episode, you’ll: Gain insights into how digital content, including websites and emails, contributes to carbon emissions. Learn practical strategies like streamlining and removing unnecessary pages to create more sustainable and climate-friendly content. Understand how to balance visual impact with environmental responsibility when creating graphics, video and other visual media, and in doing so, you’ll enhance the effectiveness of your digital presence. Appreciate the rationale for encouraging practices like video-off meetings and transitioning from video to audio or text formats. Tune in to hear digital sustainability expert Alisa Bonsignore explain how education content creators like you can reduce their climate impacts through smarter governance of bytes and pixels.Connect with AlisaLinkedInVisit Clarifying Complex Ideas for more on sustainable content strategies.Resources Read Alisa's article on calculating emissions from digital content. Learn more about the Content Design Manifesto. Check out Gerry McGovern's book Worldwide Waste on the impacts of devices. Podcast recommendation: Health Literacy Out Loud Time Stamps (04:40) - Introducing Alisa (07:36) - The connection between data, energy, and carbon emissions (09:29) - How writers can think about the implications daily (12:19) - Her entry point into user experience and how it’s important in the work that she does (15:39) - Where to go for up-to-date information about how to think about data and digital imprint (18:46) - How recommendations about reducing digital imprint work when working with clients (21:30) - Her recommendations on messaging and communication for freelancers in the content creator economy (28:21) - Some of the metrics to think about as we consider sustainability or digital sustainability (30:06) - Places to go to find out more about the metrics and resources to raise with clients or employers (31:48) - What the Content Design Manifesto is and involves (35:37) - Alisa’s final thoughts for those who are noodling around the issue of digital imprint TranscriptSubscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Transform your CME/CE content with Write Medicine!Struggling with how to create continuing medical education content for health professionals (CME/CE)? Write Medicine is your definitive guide to mastering the craft of high-quality CME/CE content creation that lifts learning and changes behaviors.Write Medicine is hosted by Alexandra Howson PhD, CHCP, FACEhp, a seasoned writer and researcher with decades of experience in healthcare, education, and CME/CE. Tune in every Wednesday for our feature episodes and start your week right with Monday Mentor sessions, where we focus on practical techniques to enhance your content creation approach.Tune in for Expert perspectivesEvery Wednesday, Write Medicine explores the art, science, and nuances of crafting compelling CME/CE content through enriching conversations with experts in the CME/CE field and beyond. You'll gain valuable perspectives on adult learning, teaching platforms, effective learning formats, and emerging healthcare trends that shape our content.Start your Week with Monday MentorIn Monday Mentor, Alex shares her treasure trove of insights gained from creating, evaluating, and publishing outcomes results from scores of CME activities and programs.CME/CE Home Base Write Medicine is more than a podcast; it's a commitment to elevating your professional development in CME/CE content creation.Whether you're planning, designing, writing, delivering, or evaluating CME/CE programs, Write Medicine is your home base for insights, guidance, and strategies to help you confidently navigate every stage of the CME/CE content creation journey.More resources and support from Alex🌐 Website🔗 Blog🧑🏽‍🤝‍🧑🏽 Join WriteCME Pro: Professional development for medical writers🗞️ Write Medicine Insider—biweekly newsletter📍 WriteCME RoadmapSubscribe to the Write Medicine podcast!Don’t forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform. Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Have you ever wondered how academics or researchers transition into a successful career in medical communications (or medcomms)? With academia becoming increasingly challenging, many PhDs, scientists, and researchers are considering new careers that allow them to apply their expertise.Maybe you are too. As part of our First Friday Features, episode 87 of Write Medicine brings you an exclusive conversation with Vicky Sherwood, a seasoned medical writer with a rich background in academia and medcomms. In this episode, we explore Vicky's unique journey from academia into her thriving career as a medical communicator. Key takeaways include: Practical steps for academics considering a career shift Insider tips on networking your way into medical writing The diverse projects you could work on in medcomms How to navigate pharmaceutical compliance issues, and Whether AI will take over this field. Whether you're considering a move into medical writing or are just curious about the diverse opportunities in medical communications, this episode will resonate with your professional aspirations. Don't miss out on Vicky’s invaluable insights!Press play now to start your journey and unlock the secrets to a fulfilling career in medical communications.Timestamps: (03:22) - Introducing Vicky (04:18) - Her journey from academia into medcomms (08:42) - Importance of networking in medicine for landing medcomm positions or freelance work (13:13) - The differences between in-house and freelancing as a writer (15:38) - Range of projects in medcomms (19:09) - The challenges in medcomm such as compliance issues (22:08) - Shifting into freelance medical writing and places to get support (28:39) - Challenges of working on the promotional side (30:59) - The main types of projects that Vicky works on, on the education side (34:05) - Her final thoughts on what direction medcomms is taking in the future Connect with VickyLinkedInWebsite Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) can augment medical writing? Or are you wondering how AI could change the way we approach continuing education for health professionals?Listen in as Núria Negrão PhD shares tangible strategies for content creation.As advances in AI lead to fears about human jobs being replaced, medical writers and CME/CE professionals are wondering how to adapt. Núria explains key opportunities to enhance your skills and stay ahead of the curve. We take a deeper look at the practical applications and limitations of generative AI in medical writing, offering you valuable insights to enhance your professional toolkit.What you'll learn in this episode: Identify specific AI tools to help with literature reviews, analyzing bias, ideation, translations, and more. Approaches for integrating AI tools into medical writing, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Appreciate the biggest risks of AI content creation and how to mitigate them. How to effectively balance human expertise with AI capabilities to create high-quality, comprehensive medical content. Strategies to navigate the challenges and ethical considerations of using AI in medical writing, enhancing your ability to produce content that's both innovative and trustworthy. Get actionable ideas to experiment with AI as part of your medical writing process—and a downloadable worksheet to help you brainstorm your own processes. Call to Action: Tune in to this future-focused conversation to explore how AI can make you a better, more effective medical writer right now.Timestamps: (03:31) - A listener question on triangulating results with Generative AI (07:19) - The importance of knowing your process and having different stakeholders involved in the project (12:12) - Acknowledging AI in collaborative work (15:33) - Another listener question on teaching AI in medical school (19:02) - Nuria’s final thoughts on stumping ChatGPT Transcript Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Winter Solstice is a time of stillness that we can harness to reflect on our past year's journey. It's an opportunity to celebrate growth and anticipate what's coming next. So join me to reflect on memorable moments from the podcast this season and sneak a peek into the future of Write Medicine in 2024.Season Highlights The power of reflection to realign "why" Innovations like AI for ideation and adult learning principles How education can build gender equity in health professions The potential and limitations of generative-AI Insights from our listener survey First Friday featuring medical writers Grab your digital goodie bag! Get a sneak peek into 2024 The launch of our revamped website Write Medicine joins the Health Podcast Network Shifting towards shorter, more practical episodes tailored to the specific needs of the CMECPD community. As always, thank you for listening and engaging with the community! Excited to continue the journey with you all in 2024.Timestamps: (02:44) - Announcement of listener survey winners (03:25) - Season 6 highlights: AI, gender equity, and live online education tips (07:19) - Alex’s takeaways from using Generative AI in education (11:34) - The evolution of Write Medicine (13:40) - Podcast expansion plans for 2024 (15:46) - Preview of 2024: Exciting changes and inclusion in the Health Podcast Network Resources Digital goodie bag Merch Tech stack list Newsletter Episodes Mentioned EP 71 EP 75 EP 76 EP 77 EP 80 EP 84 About Write MedicineHosted by Alexandra Howson PhD, CHCPProduced by Golden Goose Creative🎙️ Know someone who would love this podcast? Share the podcast☕ Want to say thanks? Buy me a Coffee Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Show NotesWhat privacy concerns do you have related to generative AI tools like ChatGPT? Do you worry about the internet scraping that comes with gen-AI territory? Are you searching for practical advice on how to effectively use generative AI for creating continuing education content for health professionals?These questions and more are the focus of today’s episode of Write Medicine. My guest is medical writer and generative AI expert Nuria Negrao and we’re talking about how AI models like ChatGPT are trained and why we should care about this as well as the ethical implications of AI scraping information from various sources. Nuria also shares practical advice on effectively using generative AI for needs assessments and other types of CME/CPD content by paying attention to prompts, personas, and process. And we have a question from listener Natalie Turner about good prompts to aid in the development of a needs assessment.Time Stamps:(02:36) - Núria’s thoughts on using Generative AI as a thought partner for reflecting the full richness of cultural, ethnic, and gendered text and communication(03:51) - The Reddit lawsuit against ChatGPT over access to private conversations(06:27) - Listener Question: What are some good prompts to aid the development of a needs assessment?(11:57) - What generative AI can help with(15:15) - Using the process as a starting pointClick Here for the TranscriptResourcesAPI = application programming interfaceAbout GuestNúria is a medical writer in the continuing education field. Núria brings her scientific training as well as her vast experience in teaching effective science and medical communication to every project, helping craft engaging and effective educational experiences that support, inspire, and motivate learners.Connect with NúriaLinkedInGrab Your ChatGPT CheatsheetAbout Write MedicineHosted by Alexandra Howson PhD, CHCPProduced by Golden Goose Creative📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap📰 Want more tips and tools from Alex and podcast guests? Subscribe to the newsletter. Twice a month from me to you. Biweekly Newsletter➡️ Grab your WriteCME Roadmap! Get access to this complimentary ebook, designed to help you break into CME, find clients, and hone your craft.➡️ Ready for skills, scaffolding, and support? Join WriteCME Pro🎙️ Know someone who would love this podcast? Share the podcast☕ Want to say thanks? Buy me a Coffee Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Show NotesWhat existing skills and competencies do you know you have for sure? How can you put those skills to use to find new professional opportunities? Understanding and acknowledging your skills is crucial for building confidence and pursuing new professional opportunities. My guest today is JoAnna Pendergrass DVM, a veterinarian turned medical writer who has built a successful solo business creating content focused on pet health and educating pet parents. If you have participated in the freelance panel offered by the University of Chicago Professional Certificate Program in Medical Writing, you’ll recognize JoAnna. Today she shares the catalysts that triggered her transition from veterinary practice to medical writing, the challenges she faced in making this shift, and how she found solutions to those challenges.If you are a vet thinking of medical writing as a side hustle or alternative career, you’re going to want to listen to this episode. It’s jam-packed with tips and resources to support your medical writing journey. We talk about the importance of doing the internal work to clarify what brings you joy and to identify your current skills and competencies, how to build your business in a way that works for your life, and the importance of finding other vets who have made the shift into medical writing—people who speak your language.Time Stamps:(03:39) - Introducing JoAnna(07:40) - Her next steps and the challenges she navigated in shifting into medical writing(12:22) - JoAnna’s perspective on the field itself as she moved from a postdoc context into medical writing(14:02) - Her experience with agency work(17:29) - How JoAnna faced challenges(22:34) - How she found community with other veterinary medical writers(24:18) The impact of finding a community who spoke her language(24:50) The skills she brought from veterinary training to medical writing(27:59) What has surprised her about medical writing(31:50) JoAnna’s advice for vets thinking about shifting into medical writing(37:52) Her final thoughts on building a successful and effective business that works for your lifeClick Here for the TranscriptResourcesSCOREAbout JoAnnaJoAnna Pendergrass, DVM, is a veterinarian and freelance medical writer. She has been a medical writer for over 10 years and started her freelance medical communication company, JPen Communications, in 2016. JoAnna is passionate about pet owner education. Through her writing, she seeks to fill in the gap between what the veterinarian says and what the pet parent understands.Connect with JoAnnaLinkedInJPen CommunicationsAbout Write MedicineHosted by Alexandra Howson PhD, CHCPProduced by Golden Goose Creative📰 Want more tips and tools from Alex and podcast guests? Subscribe to the newsletter. Twice a month from me to you. Biweekly Newsletter📍 Grab your WriteCME Roadmap! Get access to this complimentary ebook, designed to help you break into CME, find clients, and hone your craft.➡️ Ready for skills, scaffolding, and support? Join WriteCME Pro🎙️ Know someone who would love this podcast? Share the podcast☕ Want to say thanks? Buy me a Coffee Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Show NotesAre you angsting over the potential impact of generative AI on your work? Are you hyper-dialed into ethical considerations around the potential for copyright infringement, data ownership, and authorship when using generative AI tools like ChatGPT? Whatever your questions or concerns are about generative AI, this technology is poised to transform how we create continuing education content for health professionals. Today’s episode is the first in a 2-part series of episodes that focus on writing, reasoning, and the ethical considerations surrounding generative AI. My guest is Núria Negrao PhD, a medical writer specializing in CME/CPD and a generative AI enthusiast who's been playing with ChatGPT since it burst onto the horizon in 2022.We review different ways to use gen-AI tools like Bing and Bard for tasks like summarization and identifying key points, and touch on copyright issues, using OpenAI's API, and how to use gen-AI to create formulas that support scientific writing. And we also explore the value of bringing a human perspective and cultural knowledge into the writing and content creation process and the potential benefits and legal challenges of using AI tools, like ChatGPT. Time Stamps:(03:30) - Introducing Núria(07:06) - The questions she was tinkering with and asking in the early phases of Generative AI(10:10) - Her thoughts on navigating the GenAI landscape for beginners(12:50) - Practical use cases of Generative AI implementation(17:18) - Handling the client conversation around using GenAI(22:50) - Listener Question: Around legal and ethical implications for submitting your own text for analysis by generative AI(29:11) - Exploring the dangers of using Generative AI as our collaborators Click Here for the TranscriptResourcesAPI = application programming interfaceAbout GuestNúria is a medical writer in the continuing education field. Núria brings her scientific training as well as her vast experience in teaching effective science and medical communication to every project, helping craft engaging and effective educational experiences that support, inspire, and motivate learners.Connect with NúriaLinkedInGrab Your Gen-AI CheatsheetAbout Write MedicineHosted by Alexandra Howson PhD, CHCPProduced by Golden Goose Creative📰 Want more tips and tools from Alex and podcast guests? Subscribe to the newsletter. Twice a month from me to you. Biweekly Newsletter📍 Grab your WriteCME Roadmap! Get access to this complimentary ebook, designed to help you break into CME, find clients, and hone your craft.➡️ Ready for skills, scaffolding, and support? Join WriteCME Pro🎙️ Know someone who would love this podcast? Share the podcast☕ Want to say thanks? Buy me a Coffee Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Show NotesAre you running correlation analysis in your education activity and program evaluation? Are you having conversations with your colleagues, as listener Natalie Goldberg is, about how access to practice data is potentially redefining how we think about Moores outcomes at levels 5, 6, and 7?In part 1 of this 2-part series of conversations with Katie Lucero Ph.D., Vice President, Audience, Analytics, Outcomes & Insights at Medscape we began to open up the black box that houses the relationship between self-efficacy, commitment to change, and intent to change.In part 2, we focus on how access to health data is evolving and what this means for measuring outcomes, the power of reinforcement and what that looks like, and tips for enhancing outcomes measures and strategies for measuring the impact of education programs.Time Stamps:(02:26) - The relationship between self-efficacy and commitment to change(05:37) - Unpacking the concept of commitment to change(10:09) - Listener Question: Are the definitions of what constitutes Moore’s Levels changing or evolving(12:28) - The research Katie has been doing with Don Moore(16:26) - Her sense of how much correlation people are doing in this field(18:23) - Practical steps to optimize available resources for enhanced outcome measurement in education programs(22:02) - What she is seeing in the future that excites her in terms of outcomes(23:55) - How to stay in touch with Katie and her workClick Here for the Transcript ResourcesLucero KS, Williams B, Moore DE Jr PhD. The Emerging Role of Reinforcement in the Clinician's Path from Continuing Education to Practice. J Cont Ed Health Prof. Nov 14, 2023.Alliance Podcast. ‘Assessing Assessments.’ Jim Morgante, PhDAssessing Assessments: Are your questions any good? Alliance Annual Conference, 2023. Jason Olivieri, MPH, Jim Morgante, PhDAbout KatieAs Vice President at Medscape, Katie leads content marketing, analytics, outcomes & insights. Katie previously was PI and lead evaluator on federal grants and local contracts, directed QI-CME and health outcomes studies, and evaluated public health programs at the CDC. Katie was named 2020 Brian P. Russell CME Professional of the Year. She earned a PhD at Auburn University in Human Development.Connect with Katieemail: [email protected]💥 Black Friday Blowout: Details HereAbout Write MedicineHosted by Alexandra Howson PhD, CHCPProduced by Golden Goose Creative📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap📰 Want more tips and tools from Alex and podcast guests? Subscribe to the newsletter. Twice a month from me to you. Biweekly Newsletter➡️ Grab your WriteCME Roadmap! Get access to this complimentary ebook, designed to help you break into CME, find clients, and hone your craft.➡️ Ready for skills, scaffolding, and support? Join WriteCME Pro🎙️ Know someone who would love this podcast? Share the podcast☕ Want to say thanks? Buy me a Coffee Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Show NotesIf you’re a continuing medical education provider, do you ever feel as though your approach to outcomes measures could use some spice? Do you wonder what are we missing when we don't include process measures in outcomes evaluation? Or when you are working on outcomes measurement, analysis, and crucially, writing that outcomes report, do you find yourself wondering how to use confidence as an indicator of behavior change, or where self-efficacy fits into the outcomes mix?That’s our focus today with Katie Lucero PhD, Vice President, Audience, Analytics, Outcomes & Insights at Medscape. We’re also talking about frameworks for behavior change, user experience in learning, and the meaning of confidence and self-efficacy as education outcome measures. Today’s episode is the first in a 2-part series of episodes that focus on outcomes evaluation that dig into questions like the significance of self-reported confidence, competence, intent or commitment to change, the value of using claims data and digital footprint to study practice change at scale, and asking open-ended questions for qualitative data.Time Stamps:(02:44) - Introducing Katie(06:36) - Digging into process and outcomes evaluation in program evaluation(08:03) - Exploring process measures in outcomes evaluation(09:20) - What kind of checks and markers to be thinking about(11:05) - Katie’s thoughts on success metrics with pre and post-test scores(15:30) - Importance of user experience when thinking about outcomes(19:07) - Self-efficacy important for behavior change(23:03) - Considerations for measuring confidenceClick Here for the Transcript ResourcesLucero KS, Williams B, Moore DE Jr PhD. The Emerging Role of Reinforcement in the Clinician's Path from Continuing Education to Practice. J Cont Ed Health Prof. Nov 14, 2023.Alliance Podcast. ‘Assessing Assessments.’ Jim Morgante, PhDAssessing Assessments: Are your questions any good? Alliance Annual Conference, 2023. Jason Olivieri, MPH, Jim Morgante, PhDAbout KatieAs Vice President at Medscape, Katie leads content marketing, analytics, outcomes & insights. Katie previously was PI and lead evaluator on federal grants and local contracts, directed QI-CME and health outcomes studies, and evaluated public health programs at the CDC. Katie was named 2020 Brian P. Russell CME Professional of the Year. She earned a PhD at Auburn University in Human Development.Connect with Katieemail: [email protected]💥 Black Friday Blowout: Details HereAbout Write MedicineHosted by Alexandra Howson PhD, CHCPProduced by Golden Goose Creative📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap📰 Want more tips and tools from Alex and podcast guests? Subscribe to the newsletter. Twice a month from me to you. Biweekly Newsletter➡️ Grab your WriteCME Roadmap! Get access to this complimentary ebook, designed to help you break into CME, find clients, and hone your craft.➡️ Ready for skills, scaffolding, and support? Join WriteCME Pro🎙️ Know someone who would love this podcast? Share the podcast☕ Want to say thanks? Buy me a Coffee Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

If you work in CME, especially in oncology, then sooner or later you’re going to consult American Cancer Society resources. But how much do you know about the history of this organization? And how much do you know about Mary Lasker and her contributions to cancer research?Hello, hello, and welcome back to Write Medicine, the podcast that explores best practices in creating continuing education content for health professionals. I'm your host, Alex Howson, and in today's episode, we explore a story that shaped the field of medicine and cancer research in particular. My guest is Judy Pearson, an author, cancer survivor, and catalyst for change who shares her extensive research on Mary Lasker, a woman whose name may not be widely known, but whose impact on cancer research and treatment is immeasurable. We explore how Mary's partnership with her husband Albert played a pivotal role in transforming the American Society for the Control of Cancer into what is now known as the American Cancer Society. Mary believed in the power of research and was determined to use her life, her money, and her social connections to make a difference and was dedicated to education, civic-mindedness, and relentlessly pursuing change, even when it meant challenging the status quo. So grab your pens and notebooks, as Judy Pearson takes us on a journey through the extraordinary life of Mary Lasker, a fascinating woman who shaped the world of medicine, right here on Write Medicine.Time Stamps:(3:25) - Introducing Judy(6:58) - Exploring the life of Mary Lasker(12:21) - Where Mary and Margaret Sanger’s crossed paths(14:19) - The contributions of the Lasker's(17:03) - Mary's belief in research(27:34) - Judy’s writing and research process(32:21) - When to stop going down the rabbit hole(35:38) - Obstacles Mary faced and how she overcame themClick Here for the Transcript ResourcesJudy Pearson. Crusade to Heal America: The Remarkable Life of Mary Lasker. 2023. [affiliate link]Emma Donahue. The Pull of the Stars: A Novel. 2020 [affiliate link]About JudyJudy Pearson is a writer and cancer survivor who discovered her passion for writing at the age of twelve. Sitting in a tree in her parents' backyard, she began to express her preteen angst through words. Although she initially pursued a career as a French teacher, she later transitioned into advertising and marketing. Around 20 years ago, Judy started writing for publication, and her journey as a cancer survivor led her to explore the history of cancer treatment and health. Her latest book, Crusade to Heal America, focuses on the biography of the cancer survivorship movement, showcasing her dedication to raising awareness and understanding the heroines and heroes who have faced cancer. Writing has become Judy's favorite activity, allowing her to share her personal experiences and make a significant impact on others' lives. Her previous books include From Shadows to Life: A Biography of the Cancer Survivorship Movement (which won the 2022 Nautilus Gold Award), Wolves at the Door: The True Story of America’s Greatest Female Spy, and Belly of the Beast: A POW’s Story of Faith, Courage, and Survival Aboard a WWII Hell Ship.About Write MedicineHosted by Alexandra Howson PhD, CHCPProduced by Golden Goose Creative📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap📰 Want more tips and tools from Alex and podcast guests? Subscribe to the newsletter. Twice a month from me to you. Biweekly Newsletter➡️ Grab your WriteCME Roadmap! Get access to this complimentary ebook, designed to help you break into CME, find clients, and hone your craft.➡️ Ready for skills, scaffolding, and support? Join WriteCME Pro🎙️ Know someone who would love this podcast? Share the podcast☕ Want to say thanks? Buy me a Coffee Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

If you are a Write Medicine listener and are tuning into our First Friday Feature, you are likely a medical writer who is curious about medical writing in the specialized world of CME and I think you'll enjoy this conversation with Dr. David Mendes, who shares insights from his journey transitioning out of academia and into a career in medical writing. David completed his PhD in neuroscience at McGill University in Montreal. During his graduate studies, he realized that landing a professorship was unlikely, so he started exploring alternative careers. After finishing his PhD, he secured his first role as a medical writer at an agency and has since worked as a freelance medical writer and translator. In today's episode, David reflects on the skills he developed during his PhD that helped him move into medical writing. Key Takeaways: Only around 10-20% of PhDs end up in academic positions. So it's important for graduate students to explore alternative careers early in their graduate training. Resilience, communication skills, project management, and data analysis are only some of the skills that PhDs and academics can use in medical writing and in CME. But you’ve got to do the work to figure out what those skills are. And treat networking and informational interviews as a long game rather than expecting immediate jobs. Time Stamps:(4:21) - Introducing David(09:55) - David’s transition from academia to teaching writing and how that informs the work that he does(15:16) - The prevalence of failure discourse for academics transitioning in or out of a PhD program(19:51) - What helped David find work that works for him outside an academic context(24:31) - Evaluating skillset for a transition into medical writing(31:00) - Key skills to help successfully transition from academia into something else(40:50) - His actionable advice for PhD students considering alternative career paths(47:33) - Where to connect with DavidClick Here for the Transcript About DavidIn 2019, David started a podcast called Beyond the Thesis, where he interviews PhDs about the fulfilling careers they have built outside of academia. Through these conversations, David aims to inspire current graduate students to start exploring non-academic career options much earlier in their studies.Website and podcast Beyond the ThesisLinkedInAbout Write MedicineHosted by Alexandra Howson PhD, CHCPProduced by Golden Goose Creative📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ What's on your mind? What would you like to hear about on the podcast? Share your thoughts in a written or voice review. Review the podcast📰 Want more tips and tools from Alex and podcast guests? Subscribe to the newsletter. Twice a month from me to you. Biweekly Newsletter➡️ Grab your WriteCME Roadmap! Get access to this complimentary 5-episode private podcast + ebook, designed to help you break into CME, find clients, and hone your craft.➡️ Ready for skills, scaffolding, and support? Join WriteCME Pro🎙️ Know someone who would love this podcast? Share the podcast☕ Want to say thanks? Buy me a Coffee Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Plain language is a communication style that aims to simplify complex information and make it more accessible to a wider audience. It involves using clear, concise, and jargon-free language to convey information in a way that is easily understood by the intended audience. The goal of plain language is to eliminate confusion, improve comprehension, and enhance communication between the sender and receiver.In this episode, I speak with Ahava Leibtag, an expert in plain language and digital content strategy. Ahava is a 2020 inductee into the Healthcare Internet Hall of Fame as an Innovative Individual and has 20+ years of experience in content development. She is the president and owner of Aha Media Group, LLC, a copywriting, content strategy and content marketing consultancy. She is also the author of The Digital Crown: Winning at Content on the Web.Today we're talking strategies for writing clear, understandable content for online education and digital platforms. Key Takeaways Plain language focuses on questions like: Can people find what they're looking for? Can they understand it? Can they act on it? Break up content into small chunks with headings, bullet points, short paragraphs and plenty of white space. This makes digital content more scannable. Limit sentences to no more than 14 words. Long, complex sentences are harder for readers to process. Plain language does not mean "dumbing down" - you can still communicate sophisticated ideas clearly. Writing should have cadence and rhythm, not just simplicity. Read content aloud to check flow. Complexity does not equal authority. Clear communication better builds trust and credibility. Stories and analogies are powerful tools for explaining complex medical concepts plainly. Do keyword research to understand what terminology your audience uses and link plain language to those search terms. Timestamps(3:13) - Introducing Ahava(7:50) - Definition and importance of plain language(13:00) - Introduction to her Building Blocks: What they are and how they work(18:32) - Ahava's perspective on all writing is rewriting(22:56) - Simplifying digital content(33:14) - How to still have authority and expertise with simplicity(37:27) - Where to connect with AhavaResourcesFree ebook. How to Write About Complex, How to Write About Sensitive and Difficult TopicsAmerican Medical Writers Association Plain Language Checklist. Connect with AhavaAha Media GroupLinkedInSupport the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

As we know, the COVID-19 pandemic forced many in-person events to go virtual. While platforms like Zoom made the transition possible, “Zoom fatigue” quickly set in. Audiences have tuned out of long presentations and passive learning formats that are also typical of in-person conferences. To combat Zoom fatigue, virtual event organizers need to completely rethink their approach. So to get some ideas on how to do this, I spoke with Chris Elmitt, an expert facilitator and CEO of the virtual event platform Livve, to get his tips on engaging audiences in the virtual environment.As Chris notes, virtual platforms also have their limitations. “It’s more boring being in a virtual meeting than in a face-to-face meeting,” he says. With less social pressure to remain focused, audiences can easily check out. To keep audience attention, break content into smaller chunks, limit speaker monologues to 9 minutes maximum, and structure overall sessions to 30 minutes or less. Key Takeaways: Design virtual events for shorter attention spans - content should be in small chunks rather than long monologues. Keep presentations under 9 minutes. Don't expect networking to happen organically in virtual events. Intentionally build in discussion activities. Leverage the convenience of virtual events by spacing out content over multiple shorter sessions vs one long session. Have presenters share information through dialogue and conversation rather than PowerPoint slides. Let the audience choose topics on the fly that they want to be covered rather than sticking to a pre-planned agenda. I love StreamAlive for this. Take advantage of simple equipment like mics and lighting to improve the audio and video quality for virtual presenters. Rethink presentation style for the realities of virtual events rather than transposing what works for in-person events. Connect with ChrisLinkedInLivvee: [email protected] the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

In today’s episode, I speak with nurse educator Martha Johnson MSN, RN, CEN, otherwise known as Breakout RN, about using active learning strategies to engage nursing students for whom it is also often challenging to connect theory to bedside practice, especially in the context of unique patient scenarios. As a new educator, Martha's first theory course was PowerPoint-heavy with a scripted lecture. She started BreakoutRN to develop a learner-centered model and saw firsthand the improvements in student engagement and their ability to apply what they were learning to a clinical scenario. She encourages all nurse educators to embrace active learning while emphasizing that you don’t have to do it all at once, just take it one activity at a time. Key Takeaways:1. Active Learning: Martha emphasizes that traditional lectures are not enough. Active learning strategies like escape rooms and card decks engage learners mentally, physically, and emotionally, enhancing both understanding and retention.2. The Nursing Process: This systematic approach to patient care involves assessment, problem identification, intervention planning, and evaluation. Martha's card decks are designed to guide students through this process in a simulated environment.3. Educational Escape Rooms: Unlike entertainment escape rooms, educational ones have clear objectives and are meant to apply previously learned knowledge. They also offer opportunities to practice skills and professional behaviors like teamwork and communication.4. Storytelling: Storytelling helps make learning stick in both in escape rooms and card decks. Real-world settings, clinical data, and even social determinants of health can add depth to the learning experience.6. Interdisciplinary Learning: Martha mentions that some simulations involve interdisciplinary teams, including law enforcement and paramedic students, to mimic real-world scenarios.Connect with MarthaLinkedInBreakout RNResourcesHrach S. Minding Bodies. Inclusive, low-tech, low-cost strategies that deepen embodied learning and the development of disciplinary knowledge and skills. [Use this affiliate link to support the podcast at no cost to you.]Support the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development 🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

In this episode, I spoke with Sean Sodha, founder of medical content platform Grafi AI, about the promise and pitfalls of generative AI for healthcare content creators. Sean shared his unique perspective on navigating this emerging technology. We take a comprehensive look at the role of generative AI in medical content creation and explore its promise for augmenting human skills and improving productivity in the medical writing space.Key Takeaways Generative AI can greatly accelerate drafting and ideation, but always requires human review. Gen-AI creates a first draft, not a final product. Prompt engineering could become less necessary as platforms improve at inferring users' needs and styles. Still, thoughtful prompts produce better results. Look for gen-AI providers focused specifically on healthcare to address nuances around compliance, accuracy, empathy, and privacy. Thoroughly vet platforms on explainability, recency, relevance, and uncertainty to ensure responsible AI practices. When testing generative AI, use fake data rather than real person information to safeguard privacy. Steps for Educators Consider gen-AI to streamline early phases of content creation like outlining. Remain mindful of how use of AI is communicated to learners. Focus on intended benefits. Advocate for transparent AI practices by creators to build trust. Connect with SeanGrafi.aiLinkedInResourcesBioGPT: a useful tool or cause for concern? The Publication Plan. July 2023. Support the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development 🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Michelle Rizzo, a trained journalist who turned her curiosity and life-long interest in medicine into a thriving career as a CME writer. Michelle currently works as an associate medical director and senior writer at a boutique CME content company, where she often finds herself writing and researching about rare diseases. She was kind enough to give us a glimpse into her writing process and share some actionable tips for getting into the field without a clinical background. Here are three key takeaways from the episode. Lead with the patient perspective: The ultimate goal of all CME content is to improve patient outcomes. So put your energy and effort into understanding how conditions impact the daily lives and trajectories of patients, beyond what the data alone may tell you. Write with empathy: Behind every study are stories of clinicians and patients, and once you tell them, those stories will be read by others. So put intention into making content that’s clear and takes into consideration your subjects’ points of view and the audience’s needs. Don’t be afraid to over-research: Time constraints are always a concern, but if you’re writing about a rare condition or a subject you’re not familiar with, strive to learn as much as you can before putting pen to paper. This episode has nuggets of wisdom for everyone, whether you’re only thinking about getting into CME or have been in the industry for decades. Share your thoughts and CME career stories in the comments below!Connect with MichelleAssociate Medical Director, Integrity Continuing [email protected] the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development 🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

If you are at all interested in the status of women in medicine and the role of education in addressing gender inequities in the health professions, then you’re going to love today’s episode. I’m speaking with Rebecca Ortega about improving gender equity in cardiology. Rebecca is the Founding and executive director of Women as One, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting talent in medicine by offering professional opportunities to women cardiologists through several different programs. 1. Rapid Evolution in Cardiology: Rebecca discusses her experience at SCAI, where she was in charge of education. 2. The Art of Grant Writing: Needs assessment in grant writing. Get clear on why a program is necessary and how it will solve a problem. 3. Challenges in Procedural Training: It might be straightforward to offer training for new procedures but gender equity is a more complex challenge that requires a different educational approach.4. Women as One Initiative: This organization promotes gender equity in cardiology through various programs like CLIMB, Escalator Awards, and a talent directory to help diversify clinical trial leadership.5. Future of Gender Equity in Cardiology: Focus on improving the quality of experience for women in the field rather than just numerical representation.Resources🌐 Women as OneYouTube channelAAMC Gender Inequity Initiative Connect with RebeccaLinkedInSupport the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development 🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

I’m really excited to have today’s conversation with Dr. Barbie Honeycutt, a faculty development consultant and host of the podcast Lecture Breakers. Barbi is an expert in the field of active learning and is known for her work on creating engaging and effective learning experiences for students. She is the founder of FLIP It® and Interactive Lectures, two popular strategies for incorporating active learning in the classroom.Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s episode. 1. Start with the learner's experience and where they are in their learning journey. Note their preferences for engaging with learning materials.2. There’s a continuum of active learning strategies to engage learners from low to high intensity, from think-pair-share at one end of the continuum to project-based assignments at the other. 3. As we know in CME/CE, it’s vital to align activities to learning outcomes. For example: If critical thinking is a key outcome, use case studies.4. Consider developing your content via inclusive course design principles that use Universal Design for Learning, draw on a diversity of voices, and offer learners choices about which content is most relevant and how to access that content. 5. Finally, mobile and microlearning are expanding in CME/CE. These are terrific tools for creating bite-sized content for busy professionals to learn as needed. An example might be 2-minute lessons that health professionals can complete on their phones and apply right away.Resources➡️ Bucklin B et al. Making it stick: use of active learning strategies in continuing medical education. BMC Medical Education. 2021, 21(44). ➡️ Universal Design for Learning guidelines➡️ Six Thinking Hats from the de Bono group➡️ Quick tips to break up lecturesConnect with BarbiBarbi's website: barbihoneycutt.comThe Lecture Breakers podcast LinkedIn Connect with AlexLinkedInWebsiteWant tips and tricks to level up your CME/CE content writing practice? Subscribe to the biweekly newsletter.Support the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development 🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Instructional design for online courses is a crucial aspect of modern CME/CE. And as online learning has grown over the last 15 years or so, especially so since 2020, instructional designers play a vital role in creating effective and engaging CME/CE content for learners.In today’s podcast episode, I’m speaking with Mark Hagerty, an expert in effective instructional design in the context of CME/CE with a passion for behavioral and life sciences. 🩺💡Mark shares insights from his three-decade-long career in education and his background in psychology, biology, and organizational behavior.Key highlights include: The importance of involving multiple senses and humanizing content to boost engagement and retention. Dry text alone is an ineffective way to learn. Strategies like storytelling and relatable narratives help learners emotionally connect with and absorb information more readily. Building scenarios with realistic conflicts and frustrations clinicians experience makes the content more applicable and impactful. Following core instructional design models like ADDIE (analyze, design, develop, implement, evaluate) leads to higher-quality education activities. Tools like Articulate Storyline, Captivate, Snagit, and Camtasia enable interactive simulations, videos, and other multimedia elements to engage different learning styles. Networking, reading, and continuous learning help instructional designers stay current on best practices in their field. Mark's advice for anyone looking to improve their instructional design skills? Learn the ADDIE framework, get familiar with key software tools, play around with new ideas, and above all, have fun!Whether you're a seasoned medical writer or just starting out, Mark's insights around empathy-driven content and immersive learning experiences are indispensable. Implementing strong instructional design principles can elevate any CME or medical writing to better educate and empower healthcare professionals.Support the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development 🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Even those of us who’ve had surgery probably haven’t given much thought to the person who put us under and carefully monitored us while the surgeon did their work. I’m here today with anesthesiologist, author, and test pilot Dr. David Alfery to discuss his book, Saving Grace: What Patients Teach Their Doctors About Life, Death, and the Balance in Between, which was published by Wipf and Stock earlier in 2023. David was a cardiac anesthesiologist for over 30 years, taking patients to the brink of death and back during surgery.A cardiac anesthesiologist, Dr. Alfery reveals to readers of his book the critical role of the “total stranger [who] would take them closer to death than they would ever come in this life, then bring them safely back."David’s book explores the highs and lows of being an anesthesiologist, including his personal experience during his own daughter’s surgery. In this episode, we explore fears, aspirations, and motivations of health professionals and how to create and maintain sacred trust between physicians and their patients. David shared 3 powerful takeaways: 1️⃣ Human connection is key: The doctor-patient relationship is a unique space that amplifies all the things that make us human and connect us. Empathy, gratitude, and perspective are the vital keys in our interactions with others.2️⃣ Corporate medicine has negatively impacted teamwork in the OR by pressuring faster case turnover and high staff turnover. Teams that know each other work more smoothly together. 3️⃣ Trust and touch: Trust is at the core of the physician-patient relationship, and touch plays a crucial role in building that trust. Yet, there has been a shift in the reception of touch by patients. Personal space and boundaries are more important than ever, and it's essential for healthcare professionals to be respectful and mindful of this.David D. Alfery. Saving Grace: What Patients Teach their Doctors about Life, Death, and the Balance in Between. Resource Publications. 2023. [this affiliate link earns the podcast a small commission at no additional cost to you] Support the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development 🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

If you are an education provider tasked with designing virtual education, or you work with providers involved in online group learning and experiences, today's episode is a must-listen. Gwyn Wansbrough is a facilitator who designs and leads interactive online sessions. Gwyn shares how to run effective and engaging live online sessions and guide a group to achieve a specific outcome. The more we talked, the more I realized that the preparation process for facilitation is akin to conducting a needs assessment and designing an education activity. We need to get to know our audience of learners, identify their gaps in knowledge or practice, and find out what they need to know and be able to do in order to make that education as concrete and meaningful as possible. Here’s what we cover:✔️ It’s the job of a facilitator to make it easy for a group to achieve an outcome. Facilitators can design an effective process by focusing on the purpose, audience, and desired transformation for the group.✔️ How psychological safety encourages participants to actively contribute versus passively receive content.✔️ How using an "ask then tell" approach taps into what adult learning research tells us about the power of connecting content to experience.✔️ If you are new to the facilitation process, build your confidence by starting small with low-risk experiments—like sprinkling facilitation into content delivery. Resources➡️ Exceptional Virtual Facilitator Workshop on September 7, 2023. Registration details here. ➡️ The Quest: Subscribe for weekly facilitation tips and tricks➡️ Breakthrough Facilitation: A cohort-based course designed to teach the art of facilitation, September 26th to October 26th. This affiliate link earns the Write Medicine podcast a small commission at no extra cost to you. Experiential/transformative learning theorists➡️ Here’s a great overview of John Dewey’s education philosophy➡️ Background to Jack Mesirow’s work on transformational learning➡️ Background to David Kolb’s work on experiential learningSupport the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development 🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Sarah Nelson PhD is a medical writer and founder of Green Pen Solutions Ltd. She is a leading mentor and trainer for medical writers all over the world. Her mission is to encourage more medical writers into Medcomms and help them create a sustainable career path that builds on their personal strengths.Sarah's wide-ranging knowledge comes from over 17 years as a medical writer, her experience leading large editorial teams, and from mentoring writers in over 20 agencies across the medcomms industry.In today’s episode, we focus on the importance of training for medical writers, medical writing tests, Sarah’s five pillars of medical writing, and the impact of artificial intelligence in medcomms. We also touch on the differences between Medcomms in general and the specific requirements of accredited CME/CE, at least in the United States. ResourcesGreen Pen SolutionsGreen Pen Solutions YouTube ChannelMedComms networking For more specific information on how CME/CE is changing in Europe and in the UK, check out episode 55 with Eugene Poznak of the European CME forum. Training and Mentorship➡️ Sarah is hosting a brand new medical writing course with coaching. Now you can elevate your medical writing career with Sarah's industry-leading expertise through the exclusive Agency Ready program. Courses include comprehensive training and coaching packages, all designed to get you ready to launch the next phase of your medical writing career.➡️ Take advantage of a special offer in September, saving you over £300 on the cost of enrolment on the Foundations of Excellence training course plus one of only 8 spots in the last Agency Ready coaching group of 2023.Support the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development 🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Welcome back to the Write Medicine podcast! Before we get into today’s topic on the power of experience in learning, I wanted to share with you a message from Mallory Kane. Mallory is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Connecticut who is creating an anthology of essays based on testimonies from people whose lives have been impacted by cancer. Whether you are a patient or survivor, a family member or caretaker, she wants to hear from you. She is using this anthology to highlight the experience of living with this disease.Mallory’s looking for 1–3-page essays (max 1500 words) answering the following prompt:What lesson have you learned from your experience with cancer that you want others to know?You can send your submissions to Mallory via email to [email protected] or via this form.Adult learning is a complex process and we all want to think our CME/CE content measures up to the challenge. So today’s episode focuses on learning by doing and learning through experience. But first, let's talk about building libraries and the American philosopher John Dewey. ResourcesRead a version of this episode here.Ready to turbocharge your facilitation skills?Next week my guest is Gwyn Wansbrough, who hosts Breakthrough Facilitation, an online course that provides personalized coaching, support, and feedback to fast-track your journey to becoming an exceptional virtual facilitator.If you are interested in learning more about Breakthrough Facilitation, Gwyn is hosting a demo on Sept 7th. Learn more here. But if you're ready to jump in, you can save $300 by using my affiliate link. Join the Breakthrough Facilitation by clicking here (affiliate link).Support the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development 🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Welcome to the season finale of the Write Medicine podcast!Today's episode was supposed to be live on LinkedIn, but we encountered some tech hiccups linking Riverside.fm to LinkedIn Live. Fret not! We recorded the episode for you, and it's available right here and on your favorite podcast platforms. We're looking forward to our first live episode, which we've rescheduled for the opening of Season 6 on August 30.Launched 2 1/2 years ago, Write Medicine has evolved into the go-to podcast for professionals in the continuing medical education/continuing education for health professionals (CME/CE) field, packed with insightful interviews about the intricacies of designing and delivering health professional education. Thanks to listeners like you, Listen Score ranks Write Medicine as one of the top 10% most popular shows out of over 3 million podcasts worldwide. Season 5 was packed with interviews featuring professionals from diverse backgrounds, to explore topics such as outcomes analysis, needs assessments, and diversity. Expect an exciting lineup in Season 6, including experts from online learning, instructional design, and niche topics such as the climate impact of digital content creation.Season 5 has been a joy, and we're excited about the road ahead. Don’t forget to grab our WriteCME Roadmap bundle, specially crafted for medical writers. And if you have questions or topics you'd love us to cover in Season 6, reach out using the survey below. RESOURCES AND LINKS WriteCME Roadmap What questions do you want the show to answer? Ask here. Howson A. Practical Strategies for Creating CME/CE Content: Insights From Adult Learning Scholarship. AMWA Journal. 2023, 38(2). Support the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development 🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

As an accidental educator, Andrew Crim MEd, CHCP is a seasoned expert in designing educational programs for healthcare professionals. He’s the Director of Education and Professional Development at the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is deeply passionate about the effect that high-quality education can have on patient outcomes. As an early adopter of Chat GPT, Andrew recognizes the potential of this technology to transform the way healthcare professionals access and engage with CME content. So in this episode, we’re exploring the potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT to revolutionize CME—from writing entire grant proposals to chatbots providing practice and feedback to learners. And of course, we talk about the limitations of generative AI.💡 Idea to tryCheck out Chat GPT and experiment with its capabilities🧭 Resource to exploreVisit the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists website for more information on their education and professional development programs.📱Follow Andrew Crim on LinkedIn for updates and insights on the latest developments in CME and AI.93ad1e279a661b5d2bd2225eb51908c71728b333Support the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development 🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

"There's great potential and power in acknowledging this. It's self to self, self to others single, self to others plural, and self to others at the macro level. You begin to appreciate how beautiful it can be all around you, how much we all need help, and how very related we are in our own ways." In episode 62, Dr. Leigh Boehmer emphasizes the crucial role of self-awareness in understanding and practicing intersectionality, which goes beyond recognizing one's own complexities and involves acknowledging the unique layers of others. Leigh is the Chief Medical Officer for the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) and is responsible for assessing educational needs and designing interventions for multidisciplinary cancer care teams serving patients in community oncology programs and practices. He also serves as a liaison with external stakeholders, including patient advocacy organizations, policy experts, and governmental agencies, to advance the objectives of the ACCC membership and projects.Leigh describes how ACCC responded to health disparities that were exacerbated by the pandemic, and how it acted as a convener to connect individual community needs with the mechanisms necessary to address inequities. Finding ways to enhance human connection and practice empathy becomes even more crucial as technology continues to advance, with the rise of big data, AI, and machine learning. Leigh highlights ACCC initiatives that foster connection and build equity such as the ACCC-ASCO implicit bias training program, which, combined with a clinical trial site self-assessment tool increased knowledge among participants of health disparities and strategies to address implicit bias and diversity in cancer clinical trials. The FDA requirement for the pharmaceutical industry to develop Diversity Action Plans from July 2023 is an additional, granular step toward addressing diversity and the broader social, political, and economic issues affecting cancer care. Join us for a conversation about how continuing education, professional development, and the oncology community can give form to intersectionality and equity by asking the right questions, bringing the right people to the table, and listening.Connect with LeighEmail: [email protected] of Community Cancer CentersLinkedInResourcesBarret N, et al. An Assessment of the Feasibility and Utility of an ACCC-ASCO Implicit Bias Training Program to Enhance Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Cancer Clinical Trials. JCO Oncol Pract. 2023 Apr;19(4):e570-e580. Guerra C et al. Increasing Racial and Ethnic Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Cancer Treatment Trials: Evaluation of an ASCO-Association of Community Cancer Centers Site Self-Assessment. JCO Oncol.Pract. 2023;19(4): e581-e588.Support the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development 🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

In today's episode, I have a conversation with Sapana Panday, a medical education specialist with over two decades of experience. Sapana shares how her background in public health and evaluation research led her to work in medical education, particularly in areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).About SapanaSapana earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Mount Holyoke College and a Master’s in Public Health, Socio-Medical Sciences, from Columbia University. She brings a unique perspective from her upbringing in the developing nation of Nepal where education was a privilege afforded by the few, to her days as a health educator in the troubled schools of New York City. Over the years, she’s designed innovative educational formats, often leading the charge in introducing new concepts to medical education. She is a frequent speaker at many conferences and an advocate for integrating DEI efforts in CME. Integrate DEI Sapana emphasizes the importance of integrating DEO policies into both continuing education for health professionals and continuing education workplaces.Start with FacultyFor instance, faculty policies represent one core area that can benefit from an integrated DEI approach that considers the characteristics of the people contributing expertise to the design and development of content. A simple statement that outlines the organization's commitment to DEI sets a foundation for ensuring that faculty members reflect diverse backgrounds and experiences.Avoid Performative Allyship We also explore how to avoid performative allyship and how self-evaluation and internal reflection are important crucial steps toward creating a more diverse and inclusive environment in continuing healthcare education. Cultivate Communication ChannelsAnd in that context, Sapana cautions on how to avoid making the assumption that individuals from diverse backgrounds can speak for an entire group in general. She emphasizes instead, the value of cultivating channels to share diverse voices and opinions.Connect with SapanaEmail: [email protected] Lancet Group’s commitments to gender equity and diversityTen steps to gender equity: The BMJ’s resolutionsUnconscious Bias Drives Your Decision-Making. Here's How to Take ControlProduced by Golden Goose CreativeSupport the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development 🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Simulated case-based educational formats allow radiologists to develop their skills in a safe environment, learning from experts without the risks involved in clinical care. This is exactly what Medality specializes in offering its learners. On today’s episode, Dr. Deanna Heier, Ph.D., Head of Educational Strategy and Operations at Medality, shares how the company replicates side-by-side training through asynchronous and synchronous learning options and uses performance outcomes to enhance this approach to medical education. While the microlearning model offers asynchronous, flexible case-based learning, faculty provide personalized feedback on both clinical and communication skills via synchronous learning. Join us for a conversation about mentorship, using productivity metrics to assess outcomes and gauge the confidence, accuracy, and efficiency of learners, and how Medality is partnering with the American Association of Women and Radiology to diversify its faculty and balance out this male-dominated field.Connect with DeannaEmail: [email protected] Association for Women in Radiology Support the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development 🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

✨ Focus Your Writing with Ben Riggs ✨Join Ben Riggs for a WriteCME Pro Expert Perspective session on how to focus your writing and create focused content for busy health professionals. When: June 21, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDTWhere: Live onlineHow: Buy a ticket for the event + 1 month of WriteCME Pro__________________________If content is King, learning culture must be Queen, as the latter goes a long way to determining learner outcomes. Frustrated with many years of check-box top-down broadcast learning culture, Andrew Barry founded Curious Lion and built a better way to effect behavior change by fostering progressive and transformative learning cultures. In this episode, Andrew outlines the building blocks required for a successful learning culture.✔️ Shared vision✔️ Collaborative peer-to-peer team learning✔️ Personal mastery & individual accountability ✔️ Systems thinking Andrew invests heavily in building motivation through the self-determination theory of competence, relatedness, and autonomy, as he believes self-determination lies at the heart of behavior change. He recommends that creating learning cultures involves interventions at both the micro and macro levels, focusing on both the individual and company culture. We discuss the importance of developing life-long reflective learners and the circle of learning. Connect with AndrewFounder & CEO, Curious LionEmail: [email protected] Enablement ScorecardAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality Learning Health SystemsPeter Senge, The Fifth Discipline (shared vision and systems thinking)Deci EL, Ryan R M. Self-determination theory: A macrotheory of human motivation, development, and health. Canadian Psychology . 2008;49(3): 182–185MySnapshotProduced by Golden Goose CreativeSupport the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development 🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Whether you are an education provider working with a distributed team or a freelance writer working with multiple clients, connecting with your colleagues, peers, and clients is key.Today I’m taking a deeper dive into connection to explore why it’s important in CME and to offer some different ways to foster connection with clients, colleagues, and content. To apply empathy to content creation, you can create content in multiple formats and provide access to that content in multiple ways. For instance, if the primary format is a podcast, including a transcript for people who prefer to read can be helpful. It's important, too, to identify the factors that motivate learners to participate in the educational activity and use these motivation factors to help learners connect with the content. Self-determination theory can be a helpful framework here as a reminder that adult learners need to feel autonomous, competent, and connected to what they're learning, as well as to the people they're learning with.We can also offer choices in the activity content and ensure the expectations for learners are succinct and clear and cultivate an audience mindset. By gathering feedback and engaging in dialogue with learners we can better understand what's important to them and create content that connects on a deeper level.✔️ Only connect✔️ Focus on relationship building✔️ Cultivate empathy in CME planning, designing, and writing✔️ Cultivate an audience mindsetRelated Podcast EpisodesConscious Communication in Content CreationMentoring You, Mentoring Me: Reciprocity and RelationshipsCultivating a Visual Mindset: Infographics in Continuing Healthcare Education ArticlesDeci EL, Ryan R M. Self-determination theory: A macrotheory of human motivation, development, and health. Canadian Psychology . 2008;49(3): 182–185Gohil S, Vuik S, Darzi A. Sentiment Analysis of Health Care Tweets: Review of the Methods Used. JMIR Public Health Surveill. 2018;4(2):e43Guevara K et al. Busting myths in online education: Faculty examples from the field. J Clin Trans Sci. 2021; 5(1): e149.CAST. Universal Design for Learning Guidelines. Focus Your Writing with Ben RiggsProduced by Golden Goose CreativeSupport the show📍Grab the WriteCME Roadmap⭐ Review the podcast🗞️ Biweekly Newsletter with tips and resources to enrich your CME content niche➡️ Join WriteCME Pro for ongoing professional development 🌐 Podcast website🎙️ Share the podcast Mentioned in this episode:Root Cause Analysis Practice LabReady to write needs assessments that go deeper than "clinicians need more education"? Join our Root Cause Analysis Practice Lab on February 19th. You'll learn systems thinking, defensible frameworks, and grant-ready language in 3 hands-on hours. $297 | Applies to WriteCME Pro membership [CTA Button] Save My Spot → https://community.writecmepro.com/root-cause-analysisRoot Case Analysis Practice LabThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp