Best MGH Podcasts (2024)

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The Future is Telehealth (But Let's Make Sure it's Accessible) 34:35

2y ago34:35

34:35

Take the show survey! In spring of 2020, telehealth exploded in the U.S. when health professionals needed to socially distance from their patients in order to deliver care without spreading Covid-19. How did they adapt? What advantages did they realize and what barriers did they overcome? Amanda and Rachel interviewed Amy Lamont, current occupation…

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Tips for Equity and Inclusivity in the Classroom 23:06

2+ y ago23:06

23:06

In this episode, Janice and Peter are joined by special guest Kim Truong, PhD, the Chief Equity Officer in the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Office at MGH Institute of Health Professions. The group discusses Dr. Truong’s compelling journey to the JEDI Office and what justice and equity actually mean in higher education. Dr. Truon…

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Sim Court: Vague Pre-Briefing v Detailed Pre-Briefing in Simulation 22:24

2+ y ago22:24

22:24

In this Grand Rounds episode, HPEd PhD Students participate in their fist Sim Court trial, in which they present supporting arguments in favor of vague pre-debriefing and detailed pre-briefing.By MGH Institute of Health Professions - Health Professions Education

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A Chronicle of Healthcare Workers on the 4th Floor of Spaulding Hospital Cambridge 1:08:17

2+ y ago1:08:17

1:08:17

While many of us were safe at home in 2020, the staff on the 4th floor of Spaulding Hospital Cambridge were volunteering to care for Covid-19 patients. In this episode, Amanda and Rachel are joined by Pauline Clarke, a nurse manager at Spaulding Hospital Cambridge and recent 2021 graduate of the MGH IHP Doctor of Nursing Practice program. For her c…

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Tips for Improving Research in Health Professions Education 32:41

2+ y ago32:41

32:41

In this episode, Janice and Peter are joined by Yoon Soo Park, PhD, Director of Health Professions Education Research at Massachusetts General Hospital. They discuss the maturation of the health professions education field, the benefits of interdisciplinary teams, and building multi-sided projects to create stronger research claims.…

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Error Reporting in Healthcare 21:50

2+ y ago21:50

21:50

In this Grand Rounds episode, HPEd PhD Student Dawn Wawersik presents her research in error reporting in healthcare and the organizational factor that lead to error reporting.By MGH Institute of Health Professions - Health Professions Education

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Do the Work, Try Something, Change Something, Reflect 48:41

2+ y ago48:41

48:41

In this episode of Evidence-Based IHP, Ashley McLellan, a student in the Master of Science in Nursing program joins us to talk about her scholarly project on preventing peanut allergy in children, in collaboration with her team at the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children Food Allergy Center. We discuss how her project will help advance provi…

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Tips for Advancing Research and Education in Simulation 36:59

2+ y ago36:59

36:59

In this season's first episode, Janice and Peter interview HPEd Associate Professor and Simulation expert, Suzie Kardong-Edgren, PhD, RN, ANEF, CHSE, FSSH, FAAN. Suzie reflects on her career trajectory and offers three tips for advancing research and education in simulation and the importance of maintaining a growth mindset.…

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Increasing Virtual Engagement in Research 52:55

3y ago52:55

52:55

In this Grand Rounds episode, HPEd PhD Students Alex Morton and Cynthia Mosher, present their virtual engagement research findings with Janice Palaganas, PhD, NP, Associate Director of Health Professions Education at MGH Institute of Health Professions (IHP) and Bobbie Ann, EdD, MA, Adjunct Associate Professor with MGH IHP’s Health Professions Educ…

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Expand Your Horizons 48:27

3y ago48:27

48:27

In this episode of Evidence Based IHP, Emma Snyder, a first-year student in the Genetic Counseling program joins us to talk about her research on Turner Syndrome, in collaboration with her team at the Massachusetts General Hospital Turner Syndrome Clinic. We dive into how this research and findings within the study Emma conducted helps genetic coun…

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Interprofessional Healthcare Education Research with Virtual Reality 21:36

3y ago21:36

21:36

In this Grand Rounds episode, HPEd PhD Student Melissa Morris presents her interprofessional healthcare education research and reflects on the challenges and successes of her research experience with Janice Palaganas, PhD, NP, Associate Director of Health Professions Education at MGH Institute of Health Professions (IHP) and Bobbie Ann, EdD, MA, Ad…

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Growth is Uncomfortable 53:08

3y ago53:08

53:08

Justin Wong and Lauren Rimmel, from the Clinical Residency in Ortho PT program, join Amanda and Rachel to talk about their research focused on how educators can better support culturally and diverse linguistic learners in graduate school. The conversation evolves from findings within the study and the importance of this type of research, as well as…

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Tips for Creating/Facilitating Educational Programs and Teams 30:44

3y ago30:44

30:44

In the last episode of the season, Janice, Peter, and special guest Roger Edwards, ScD, discuss creating teams and new programs in higher education and clinical practice. Roger is the Director of the Health Professions Education Program at MGH Institute of Health Professions. They reflect on how the pandemic has affected post-professional learning …

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Introducing the Evidence-Based IHP Podcast 20:12

3y ago20:12

20:12

Evidence-Based IHP aims to tell the stories behind the research happening at MGH Institute of Health Professions. Join us as we listen to MGH IHP students share their experiences of working on research projects--large and small, quantitative and qualitative--and how those experiences connect to their clinical practice. In this short episode, meet t…

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Tips for Developing Academic Leadership 28:16

3y ago28:16

28:16

In this episode, Janice and Peter reflect on the journey to academic leadership with special guest Anne Thompson, PT, EdD. Anne is Adjunct Faculty in the Master of Health Professions Education (MS-HPEd) and PhD in Health Professions Education Programs at MGH Institute of Health Professions. They discuss the importance of being promoted to full prof…

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Tips for Becoming an Effective Leader 34:48

3y ago34:48

34:48

In this episode, Janice and Peter reflect on how to be an effective leader with special guest Colonel Joshua D. Hartzell, MD. He currently serves as the Program Director for the National Capital Consortium Internal Medicine Residency Program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) and is an Adjunct Professor in the MGH IHP Health P…

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Tips for Online Learning and Faculty Development 34:15

3y ago34:15

34:15

In this episode, Janice, Peter and special guest and Instructional Designer, Tony Sindelar, MEd, EdS reflect on how instructional design has been impacted by the ongoing pandemic as a result of the transition to online learning and provide tips for improving faculty development and online learning.By MGH Institute of Health Professions

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Emotional Intelligence in Leadership 29:04

3y ago29:04

29:04

In this episode, Janice, Peter, and special guest Bobbie Ann (BA) White, EdD, MA, discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and identify ways to incorporate EI into life, teams, and education.By MGH Institute of Health Professions

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How to Become Leaders in Interprofessional Practice 41:54

3+ y ago41:54

41:54

In this episode, Janice, Peter and special guests Inge Corless PhD, RN, FAAN and Jane Baldwin PT, DPT, NCS reflect on the interprofessional care provided through the IMPACT Practice Center at MGH IHP and offer tips to increase advocacy in powerful ways through professional organizations like the National Academies of Practice (NAP).…

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Learning How to Build Trust and Resilience in Teams 37:03

3+ y ago37:03

37:03

In this episode, Janice, Peter and special guests Sue Farrell MD, EdM and Betsy Cox, RN, MSN, MBA discuss how to build relational trust in your team to yield resiliency in times of stress and mitigate divisive conflicts using COVID-19 as an example. They describe how organizational culture impacts resilience and trust, and why fostering inclusive, …

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How to Overcome Procrastination in Writing 14:52

3+ y ago14:52

14:52

In this episode Janice and Peter discuss why writing can be so difficult and may present prioritization challenges. Listen in as they identify three tips to help overcome procrastination and how to be more effective in the writing process.By MGH Institute of Health Professions

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Addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 25:25

3+ y ago25:25

25:25

In this episode Janice and Peter reflect on the challenges of addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in and out of the classroom. Hear tips on how to acknowledge your bias or position in your daily interactions.By MGH Institute of Health Professions

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Three Tips for Success in the Faculty Promotion Process 21:32

3+ y ago21:32

21:32

In this episode, Janice and Peter identify tips for successful promotion application for faculty in higher education. They discuss how a promotion can pave the pathway and motivate others around you such as mentees, students or trainees. They also identify common errors seen in the process and lastly, offer three tips to help faculty navigate the p…

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What is Predictive Analytics? 39:19

3+ y ago39:19

39:19

In this episode, Janice and Peter discuss the benefits of incorporating predictive analytics in higher education with guest podcaster, Anshul Kumar. Dr. Kumar is a sociologist and an Assistant Professor at MGH Institute of Health Professions. They also talk data, patterns, and making outcome predictions as well as the ethical elements within predic…

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Learn About the Health Professions Education Simulation Operations Program 6:44

3+ y ago6:44

6:44

In this episode, Janice dialogues with the Simulation Operations faculty: Suzie Kardong-Edgren, Matt Charnetski and Michael Young about the new and first of its kind, Simulation Operations Track in the Master of Science in Health Professions Education program. To learn more about this exciting new program visit: https://www.mghihp.edu/SimOps…

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How to Avoid Trigger Words in Health Professions 21:03

3+ y ago21:03

21:03

In this episode Janice and Peter banter about commonly used trigger words in health professions and offer three tips to avoid them in your own practice.By MGH Institute of Health Professions

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COVID Series Part 3: Unsung Heroes of the Pandemic 9:30

3+ y ago9:30

9:30

In this episode Janice and Peter highlight professions that are not focused in the media as being heroes but are increasingly essential during the pandemic and offer three tips to honoring these unsung heroes.By MGH Institute of Health Professions

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COVID Series Part 2: Taking the Leap: How to Move to Online Education 32:34

4y ago32:34

32:34

In this episode Janice and Peter reflect on the challenges faculty face converting to an online environment during the pandemic, discuss the basic principles of education and offer three tips to identify the strategy that will work best for you!By MGH Institute of Health Professions

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COVID Series Part 1: A University Leader's Pandemic Perspective 20:33

4y ago20:33

20:33

In this episode Janice and Peter discuss the concerns University leaders are facing during the pandemic across students, faculty and staff. They also converse about the implications of converting to a fully online teaching platform and reflect on ways to promote resiliency within the community.By MGH Institute of Health Professions

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Tips for Taking the Plunge into Formal Education 24:24

4y ago24:24

24:24

In this episode, Janice and Peter banter about what it feels like to be thinking of applying for post-professional graduate programs, the worries and the excitement, and offer 3 tips.By MGH Institute of Health Professions - Health Professions Education

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Dr. Bruce Walker interviewing Elizabeth Taylor 14:58

5y ago14:58

14:58

Dr. Bruce Walker, Director of the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard, interviewing famous actress and HIV/AIDS activist Elizabeth Taylor about her work.By Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard

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Hypoglycemia Unawareness 2:31

7+ y ago2:31

2:31

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is a serious complication. Hypoglycemia unawareness is when you don't feel the symptoms of low blood sugar. Eileen Wyner, a nurse practitioner at Bulfinch Medical Group, talks about some of the things you can do to address hypoglycemia unawareness.By MGH Diabetes Education

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How can technology help find the cure to HIV? 15:58

8y ago15:58

15:58

Inside Ragon is the official podcast of the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard. Join Liam Fitzgerald as he talks with some of the brightest minds in HIV/AIDS research. In this episode of Inside Ragon Liam sits down with Alex Shalek, PhD, to talk about the latest technologies driving immunological research including his work on nanoscale manip…

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The Founding And Future Of The Ragon Insitute with Bruce Walker 27:58

8y ago27:58

27:58

In this episode of Inside Ragon Liam sits down with Bruce Walker, MD, to talk about the founding of the Ragon Institute, the role of philanthropy in scientific research, and the promising frontier of chronic nonprogressors in the pursuit of an HIV/AIDS vaccine.Dr. Bruce Walker is the Director of the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard, a Profe…

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Travel Days 2:23

8y ago2:23

2:23

What adventures do you have planned for this summer? Traveling with diabetes takes a little more planning and preparation. Eileen Wyner, a nurse practitioner at Bulfinch Medical Group, reviews a few things to keep in mind as you prepare for your trip.By MGH Diabetes Education

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Clinician-researchers in the world of bench-to-bedside medicine (Part II) 37:07

8y ago37:07

37:07

Inside Ragon is the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard’s official podcast. Join Liam Fitzgerald as he talks with some of the brightest minds in HIV/AIDS research. In this episode of Inside Ragon Liam talks with Doug Kwon, M.D., Ph.D., about the socioeconomic and behavioral aspects of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and continues his series on clinician…

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Clinician-researchers In the world of bench-to-bedside medicine (Part I) 17:55

8y ago17:55

17:55

Inside Ragon is the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard’s official podcast. Join Liam Fitzgerald as he talks with some of the brightest minds in HIV/AIDS research. In this episode of Inside Ragon Liam talks with Boris Juelg, M.D., Ph.D. about what it means to be both a clinician at Mass General Hospital and a researcher at the Ragon Institute …

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Cutting Back on Sodium! 6:32

8y ago6:32

6:32

Sandy Klemmer, a registered dietitian at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses how sodium (salt) impacts blood pressure and offers tips and tricks for reducing sodium in your diet.By MGH Diabetes Education

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Overview: Limitations of Current Treatment of Depression 26:10

8y ago26:10

26:10

Overview: Limitations of Current Treatment of Depression Maurizio Fava, MD

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Assessing and Managing Metabolic Risk in Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia 53:33

8y ago53:33

53:33

Assessing and Managing Metabolic Risk in Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia Dost Ongur, MD, PhD

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Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) Antipsychotics in Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia 43:25

8y ago43:25

43:25

Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) Antipsychotics in Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia Oliver Freudenreich, MD, FAPM

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Assessment and Treatment of Affective Symptoms in Schizophrenia 48:28

8y ago48:28

48:28

Assessment and Treatment of Affective Symptoms in Schizophrenia Oliver Freudenreich, MD, FAPM

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Optimal Treatment of Psychosis in Bipolar Disorder 19:56

8y ago19:56

19:56

Optimal Treatment of Psychosis in Bipolar Disorder Sharmin Ghaznavi, MD, PhD

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Early Detection and Intervention in Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia 45:38

8y ago45:38

45:38

Early Detection and Intervention in Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia Andrew A. Nierenberg, MD

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Getting Started with a Fitness Routine 6:36

8y ago6:36

6:36

Regular physical activity is an important tool for managing diabetes. Isabel talks to Katie, a fitness instructor at a local gym, about how to get started with a fitness routine.By MGH Diabetes Education

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Managing Sick Days with Diabetes 3:52

8+ y ago3:52

3:52

An illness like colds or flu can make managing diabetes more challenging. Eileen Wyner, NP from Bulfinch Medical Group reviews how to prepare for potential sick days, and what to do if you get DO get sidelined by a bug this winter.By MGH Diabetes Education

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Healthy Options for Satisfying your Sweet Tooth 3:07

8+ y ago3:07

3:07

The holiday season often means an abundance of tempting treats and desserts. With a little planning, you can still enjoy your favorite sweet holiday treats in moderation. Melanie Pearsall, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator at MGH Revere Health Center, shares some tips for navigating the dessert table and offers some healthy optio…

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Building A Healthy Diet 5:35

8+ y ago5:35

5:35

A healthy diet is a key part of managing diabetes. Melanie Pearsall, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator at MGH Revere Health Center, discusses what makes a healthy diet. Stay tuned at the end to learn about tips and tools you can use to plan meals and manage blood sugar.By MGH Diabetes Education

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About the A1C Test 3:26

8+ y ago3:26

3:26

There are a number of regular tests and screenings recommended for people with diabetes to stay healthy. Eileen, a Nurse Practitioner at Bulfinch Medical Group, discusses the role of the A1C test in diabetes management and suggests easy changes to your daily routine that can help lower your A1C.By MGH Diabetes Education

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The Role of Medication in Managing Diabetes 4:05

8+ y ago4:05

4:05

Laura Carr, a pharmacist at Mass General, discusses the role of common diabetes medications in managing blood sugar.By MGH Diabetes Education

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