Episodes

  • Methods Consult - Sample Size

    Methods Consult - Sample Size
    May 28 2024
    Sample size is a crucial aspect of research design, particularly in experimental studies. It influences the reliability and validity of the study outcomes. Here, Lara and Jon will break down some key concepts and methods related to determining and calculating sample size, power analysis and practical implications.

    Episode hosts: Jonathan Sherbino and Lara Varpio

    You find notes and references in the episode webpage

    PAPERs Podcast are
    Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
    Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
    Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson
    Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö

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    29 mins
  • No free lunch v. I’m in debt and hungry: The Debate on Industry and Education

    No free lunch v. I’m in debt and hungry: The Debate on Industry and Education
    May 21 2024
    The episode highlights that a resident's specialty and the type of training institution, might just tip the scales on whether they snag a free lunch from the big pharma.

    Episode host: Jonathan Sherbino

    For episode notes, check out the episode website
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    29 mins
  • Are you happy yet?

    Are you happy yet?
    May 14 2024
    Join us as we explore the flip side of the coin, shedding light on what truly brings us happiness and fulfillment at work. Discover insights from the PERMA model and uncover strategies for cultivating joy in your own professional journey. It's time to shift the focus from despair to wellness.

    Episode host: Linda Snell

    Episode notes on the webpage

    Episode article: Lagina, M., Grum, C., Sandhu, G., & Ruff, A. L. (2024). Sources of Joy in Medical Educators as Described by the PERMA Model. Teaching and learning in medicine, 36(1), 53–60.


    Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
    Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
    Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson
    Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö
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    29 mins
  • Does Big Data Mean Big Evidence?

    Does Big Data Mean Big Evidence?
    May 7 2024
    Can the calls for evidence-based improvement in HPE be answered by big national datasets?

    Do we know what works in HPE/meded? Does our training “work”? Is one institution or curriculum better than another? What does “better” mean anyway?

    Follow this discussion lead by Jason R. Frank that has taken on an article that analyse how datapoints from graduate medical education might be able to improve that same education. Is it possible? What are the implications?

    Hear what our hosts thinks.

    Episode article
    Thelen, A. E., George, B. C., Burkhardt, J. C., Khamees, D., Haas, M. R. C., & Weinstein, D. (2024). Improving Graduate Medical Education by Aggregating Data Across the Medical Education Continuum. Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, 99(2), 139–145.

    As always you find tull episode notes on the webpage

    PAPERs Podcast consist of
    Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
    Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
    Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson
    Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö

    Production of Teaching and Learning at Karolinska Institutet
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    37 mins
  • This Very Variability: Supervisor Practice Differences and Clinical Learning

    This Very Variability: Supervisor Practice Differences and Clinical Learning
    Apr 30 2024
    This Very Variability: Supervisor Practice Differences and Clinical Learning

    What do learners think when their supervisors do things differently? This paper provides an answer and introduces Variability Theory.

    Episode host: Jason R. Frank

    Links and episode notes available on the webpage

    Episode article
    Mithoowani, S., Khattak, S., Lieberman, S., Tseng, E. K., Zeller, M. P., & van Merriënboer, J. (2024). Learning From Clinical Supervisor Practice Variability: Exploring Medical Resident and Fellow Experiences and Interpretations. Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, 99(3), 310–316.

    Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
    Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
    Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson
    Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö

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    37 mins
  • Shhh… I’m trying to learn

    Shhh… I’m trying to learn
    Apr 23 2024
    This episode offers an exploration of silence in education, challenging traditional notions of verbal dominance in the classroom. By examining silence as a positive pedagogical tool, it provides insights into fostering student agency and engagement.

    Educators will gain practical strategies for creating an inclusive learning environment that respects the diverse ways in which students process and engage with content. And there is a mini Methods Consult from Lara talking about inductive, deductive and abductive reasoning. Enjoy!

    This week's host: Jonathan Sherbino

    Episode webpage

    Article: Su, F., Wood, M., & Tribe, R. (2023). ‘Dare to be silent’: Re-conceptualising silence as a positive pedagogical approach in schools. Research in Education, 116(1), 29–42.

    Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
    Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
    Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson
    Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö

    Production of Unit for teaching and learning at Karolinska Institutet
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    36 mins
  • When they don't bend, you break

    When they don't bend, you break
    Apr 16 2024
    This episode delves into the challenges faced by healthcare professionals within the UK's National Health Service (NHS), focusing on the inflexibility of training pathways. The paper uncovers themes of rigid career advancement, limited work-life balance, and systemic barriers hindering diversity. By offering real-world perspectives, it sheds light on the urgent need for reform in medical education to foster inclusivity and adaptability.
    You will not only gain a deeper understanding of the complexities within the healthcare system and be inspired to advocate for change but also gotten a thorugh recap on Conceptual and Theoretical Framework.

    Episode Host Lara Varpio

    Episode notes is to be found on our website

    Article discussed today
    Chekar CK, Brewster L, Lambert M, Patel T. Gender, flexibility and workforce in the NHS: A qualitative study. Int J Health Plann Manage. 2024 Feb 7. doi: 10.1002/hpm.3784. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38321952.

    Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
    Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
    Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson
    Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö

    Production of Teaching and Learning at Karolinska Institutet
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    37 mins
  • Methods Consult - Thematic Analysis Rerun

    Methods Consult - Thematic Analysis Rerun
    Apr 9 2024
    We at PAPERs Podcast hope that you all hare having happy holidays. We are having two weeks off and would like to present one of the top downloaded episodes we have.

    This is one of the "Methods Conslut" that Lara Varpio holds, where she dig a bit deeper into the some of the science methods and theory in Health professions education.

    This specific Methods Consult explores thematic analysis, a fundamental aspect of qualitative research. Drawing from Braun and Clarke's work, hosts discuss Reflexive Thematic Analysis, emphasizing researchers' active role and the importance of reflexivity. They outline the iterative process of data familiarization, coding, theme development, and refinement. The episode offers practical insights and cautions against common pitfalls, making it essential listening for researchers aiming to enhance their qualitative analysis skills.

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    Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
    Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
    Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö

    Production of Unit for teaching and learning at Karolinska Institutet
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    25 mins