Assistant professor of professional practice Adrian Reynolds discusses his article, "What is professional identity formation in medicine?" He explores how a student's frustrated question, "Did I get dumber?" reveals the deep crisis of professional identity formation (PIF) in medical education. Adrian argues that the role of academic coaches and learning specialists is often misunderstood as remedial, when in fact their "hidden work" in teaching metacognition, self-regulated learning, and growth mindset is the true backbone of the curriculum. This discussion reframes PIF by focusing on the non-clinical specialists who guide students, navigating their own identity dissonance and role ambiguity in a hierarchical system. Learn why the curriculum "stands on the shoulders" of these educators and how they are central to transforming medical education.

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Otolaryngologist Brian F. Worden discusses his article, "The surprising link between migraine and tinnitus." He reveals that for the 26-47 percent of tinnitus patients who also report migraines, the tinnitus may actually be an atypical migraine symptom, even without a headache. Brian explains how migraine, a complex neurological disorder, activates the trigeminal nerve, which can affect the inner ear and amplify sensory hypersensitivity, putting existing auditory hyperactivity into "overdrive." He outlines how to identify fluctuating, migraine-related tinnitus (which worsens with stress or sleep disruption) versus constant tinnitus. The discussion covers practical migraine-specific therapies that can reduce tinnitus severity, including trigger avoidance, nutritional supplements, and medications. Learn how treating the underlying neurological disorder, not just the ear, may be the key to managing tinnitus.

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Urologist William Lynes discusses his article, "Teaching medical students what it is really like to be a physician." He confronts the tragic reality of physician burnout and suicide, arguing the culture of overwork is bred into medical training from day one. William proposes a critical shift in medical education: a continuous course led by practicing physicians to teach students that maintaining their own mental health is essential to providing excellent clinical care. He shares his powerful personal story of learning this lesson "too late," urging for systemic change to address physician mental health before it becomes a crisis. Learn why prioritizing clinician well-being is the most important lesson medical schools are failing to teach.

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