In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Akshay Sharma, Chief Resident of Epilepsy Surgery, and Derrick Obiri-Yeboa, a recent graduate of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, who dive into "Brainstormers," a pioneering educational program designed to ignite local high school students' interest in the neurosciences. Join them as they discuss the program's mission, impact and future.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Carol Burke, Director of the Center for Colon Polyps & Cancer Prevention, and Dr. Natalie Farha, a Gastroenterology fellow, who explore the critical work of overcoming imposter phenomenon and microaggressions. Drs. Burke and Farha describe their initiatives to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive culture within the field of Gastroenterology.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. William Albabish, Director of Anatomy at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, as well as two Lerner College of Medicine students, Marcel Jean-Pierre and Patrick Potoczak, who navigate the debate surrounding the use of real bodies versus virtual models for teaching human anatomy and refining surgical skills. Through personal experiences, expert insights and considerations of ethical and emotional challenges, this episode explores the evolving landscape of anatomy education and its implications for medical training.