A positive, compassionate, and fun “place” where pharmacy educators gather to discuss teaching and learning, SoTL, and academic life.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Work of Critical Reflection: Using Four Lens
33:36
33:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:36
Critical reflection is an important part of our work as teachers. Kristin, Jeff, and Stuart discuss the four lenses through which teaching practices can be examined: the personal lens, the student lens, the colleague lens, and the theoretical lens. Sadly, Tina had technical difficulties and couldn't join us for this discussion. But don't feel too b…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Feeling Drained? You're Not Alone! Managing Your Energy
33:30
33:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:30
The Fika Crew explores the things that boost and drain our mental and physical energy. Energy management (personal and organizational energy, not national energy policy) seems like an appropriate topic as we head into the summer months. Learning what generates positive energy and how to mitigate things that drain, sap, and siphon energy can enhance…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Aspiring Academics: Preparing the Next Generation of Pharmacy Educators
36:37
36:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:37
The Fika Crew talks with Sara Stallworth, PharmD, MPH from the University of Kentucky and Mira Haddad from The Ohio State University about their journey toward a career in academia. Joining a college or school of pharmacy (or other academic institution) as a faculty member can be enormously rewarding, but it is not right for everyone. How do progra…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Upping Your SoTL Game & Tapping into Intrinsic Motivation
34:42
34:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:42
On the heels of March Madness (the NCAA College Basketball Tournament) and the Spring Rx Writing Challenge, the Fika Crew talks with Zachary Noel, PharmD, PhD, BCCP—Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy—about his recently published paper on ungrading individual readiness assessment tests (iRAT) and its …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Skillfully Receiving Feedback: Managing Emotions, Remaining Receptive, Asking Questions, Taking Action
32:49
32:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:49
The Fika Crew (back in full force this month) talk about the challenges of receiving feedback. How we receive feedback is colored by our identity (and beliefs about self), the relationship with the person giving feedback, and our beliefs about what is "true." Few of us have had formal instruction on how to receive feedback well - but perhaps this s…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Art of Delivering Feedback that Fuels Success
34:00
34:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:00
Three of the Fika Crew (missing Kristin's wisdom) talk about their challenges and successes in delivering meaningful feedback to learners. Using a consistent and shared framework for providing feedback to learners in various contexts (assignments, practice laboratory, OSLEs, and experiential education) can make feedback more apparent, more actionab…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Counting What Counts - Cultivating Impactful Service in the Academy
32:23
32:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:23
The Fika crew invited Caroline L. Ko, PharmD, BCCCP - Associate Clinical Professor at the University of the Pacific - and Ila M. Saunders, PharmD, BCOP - Health Sciences Clinical Associate Professor at the University of California San Diego - to talk about their work to create the PharmGradWishList and how service can be uplifted and recognized in …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Competency-based Education: From Knowing, to Knowing How, to Showing, to Doing
35:25
35:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:25
In this epidose, we speak with Denise H. Rhoney - Ron and Nancy McFarlane Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy - and Zubin Austin - Professor at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto - about Competency-based Education (CBE). There is a movement afoot to transform health pr…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
It’s a Journey: The Pleasures of Academic Writing
31:11
31:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:11
The Fika Crew talks about scholarly writing — the process, discipline and activation, joy and pleasure, technology, and success. If you've ever felt you were in a writing rut, you're not alone! Kristin, the mastermind behind the Rx Writing Challenge, guides us through a discussion about our writing habits. Introductions and Fika Sharing from 0:00 t…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Does Teamwork Make the Dream Work in Health Professions Education?
32:47
32:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:47
In this epidose, we speak with Lindsey J. Yates, DDS - Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine and Assistant Director, Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus - about the benefits and challenges of interprofessional education. There are lots …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
COEPA Connects the Dots: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going
32:10
32:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:10
The Fika Crew is delighted to have Melissa Medina, Ed.D. - Interim Dean, Professor, and Associate Dean for Assessment and Evaluation, University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy - to talk about the Curricular Outcomes and Entrustable Professional Activities (COEPA, pronunciation: / kōp pä/) released in 2022 by the American Association of Colleges of…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Rocky Mountain Rx: Reflections on the AACP Annual Meeting 2023
30:35
30:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:35
In this epidose, Jeff, Tina, and Stuart share with Kristin their observations, reflections, and key takeaways from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Annual Meeting held July 22-25, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Introductions and Fika Sharing from 0:00 to 3:14 Our Conversation about AACP Meeting Reflections starts at 3:15 _________…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
First Impressions Matter: Getting Your Course Off to a Great Start
33:09
33:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:09
We're gearing up for the fall semester and sharing ideas on how to get your class off to a great start. Can you make your syllabus more inviting (and less about asserting authority and power)? How about a brief, fun video introducing the important themes or critical questions you'll explore in the course? Can you engage students in a fun, energizin…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Is Self-Regulation the Key to Becoming the Ultra-Marathoner of Learning?
33:45
33:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:45
Humans are naturally curious, and we are learning machines! But do most of our students truly know what it takes to learn? We all learn to walk quite naturally ... but becoming an ultra-marathoner takes a whole new set of physical, cognitive, and psychological skills. The Fika Crew considers what it takes to become a self-regulated life-long learne…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Community of Learners Post-Pandemic - Rebuild or Reimagine?
34:00
34:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:00
We talk with AACP President and Pharmacy Fika Super-Fan Russell B. Melchert, Ph.D. - Dean, University of Missouri-Kansas City and Professor, Division of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences - about the importance of community and connection to our sense of wellbeing. Learning is a social phenomenon, and the advancement of our disciplines, profe…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Intellectual Candor: Helping Students and Teachers Tolerate Uncertainty
35:20
35:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:20
The Fika Crew invites Michelle D. Lazarus, Ph.D. - Associate Professor of Anatomy and Developmental Biology at Monash University and Author of The Uncertainty Effect: How to Survive and Thrive Through the Unexpected - to talk about tolerance of uncertainty. Our lives are filled with uncertainty. Healthcare decisions are filled with uncertainty. The…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Lesson from John Henry: The Futility of Competing Against Artificial Intelligence
30:01
30:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:01
The Fika Crew talks with Dr. Timothy Aungst from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy - Worcester Campus about artificial intelligence and how it will reshape healthcare delivery and pharmacy education. Undoubtedly these new tools will enable us to work more efficiently and tackle bigger problems. But it may lead to downsizing and diminish the val…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Mentoring Relationships: Creating Connections for Support
38:29
38:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:29
The Fika Crew talks about their mentoring relationships - some organic, some formal, some long-term, some narrowly defined. Academic institutions have grown to recognize the importance of mentoring and many have created formal structures and processes to ensure everyone can be successful. But do formal mentoring programs really work? The results so…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Cultivating Curiosity: Mysteries, Stories, and Critical Reflection
31:48
31:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:48
Exploring mysteries, being inquisitive, and approaching the world with a sense of wonder are at the very heart of the academy. In this epidose, Jeff leads a discussion about curiosity. Dr. Daniel Malcom shares with us the connection between aviation "incidents" and drug safety ... and how stories, deprivation "gaps," cognitive dissonance, and criti…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Pillars of Happiness at Work and in Life
34:46
34:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:46
In this epidose, Kristin leads a discussion about happiness at work. Dr. Seena Haines shares with us the ingredients for happiness through the lens of the PERMA+H Model - Positive emotions (P), Engagement (E), Positive Relationships (R), Meaning (M), Accomplishment/Achievement (A), and Health (H). We talk about the importance of recovery experience…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Inclusive Teaching: An Elusive but Worthy Goal
34:50
34:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:50
In this epidose, Jeff, Kristin, Tina, and Stuart grapple with how to make the learning environment more inclusive. In recent years, there's been lots of attention devoted to inclusive teaching with the goal of addressing the needs of an increasingly diverse student body. Should we be catering to different learning styles? Supporting students who ar…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Getting Into Deep Work: Tips, Tricks, and Habits
28:05
28:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:05
In this epidose, the Fika Crew talk about when, where, and how they get into deep work -> cognitively demanding work that requires undistracted time with our full attention. The world seems to find more and more ways to intrude and disrupt, so we all need to be more intentional about creating the conditions for deep work to occur. Whether it's writ…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ungrading — De-emphasizing Ratings, Rankings, and Scores and Increasing a Mastery Goal Orientation
39:42
39:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:42
In this epidose, Dr. Jeanne Frenzel shares with us her experience with and insights about ungrading - a process to de-emphasize grades, scores, ratings, and rankings while increasing student motivation toward mastery. It's human nature to compare ourselves to others, but the most important comparison is to our past performance and achieving our per…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Less is More — Addressing Curricular and Cognitive Overload
32:08
32:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:08
In this episode, we talk about overload and bloat. We've got far too much material to cover and not enough time to cover it. We've got too many things to accomplish, and not enough resources to accomplish them! Our natural tendency is ADD when addressing a problem rather than subtracting, simplifying, or streamlining. Subtracting isn't always the b…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Students Seem Disconnected and Disengaged. Why?
36:10
36:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:10
In this episode, we talk about student engagement ... or the lack thereof ... cognitive engagement, emotional engagement, behavioral engagement, and professional engagement. Students seem less connected to the faculty and their peers, despite "returning" to campus this past year. There are likely a number of converging contributing factors: increas…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Academic Citizen: Contributing to the Common Good
31:21
31:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:21
Citizenship involves acting in ways that advance the common good. It's about being community-minded, convivial, loyal, and service-oriented. Citizenship within many colleges and universities has been slowly eroded and devalued in favor of individual achievement. In this episode, we explore the essential elements of academic citizenship and how to c…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Developing Critical Thinking as a Foundational and Contextual Skill
32:43
32:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:43
In this episode, we explore the fundamental elements of critical thinking, how to signpost it, and why context matters. We discuss how to model critical thinking and when to engage students in the process. Are we presenting students with too many "simple" problems with pat answers? Or should we give students wicked problems without clear answers? S…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Faculty Performance Evaluations: Moving from Ratings, Rankings, and Rewards to Aligned Goals
30:39
30:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:39
In this episode, we describe the performance evaluation processes mandated at our universities/colleges/schools — what works and what doesn't. Too many purposes often lead to onerous processes that don't serve anyone well. ______________________________ Resources Peppercorn S. 5 Questions Every Manager Needs to Ask Their Direct Reports. Harvard Bus…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Create Intentional Teams to Boost Creativity, Productivity, and Work Satisfaction
29:30
29:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:30
In this episode, we talk about our experiences working in high-functioning teams and how to find a team to produce scholarly works related to teaching and learning. While teams of "convenience" are commonplace, finding collaborators outside your immediate circle, people with complementary skills and experiences, can really boost your creativity, pr…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Value of Utility Infielders and Cultivating Range
27:50
27:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:50
In this episode, we discuss the value of generalists (aka utility infielders) - faculty with broad knowledge and range of skills - and why our students may be better served by generalists rather than specialists. While academia (and clinical practice) prizes specialization, there are downsides. Narrowing our focus too much can limit creativity and …
…
continue reading
In this episode, we discuss our frustrations with various grading systems and how they can have harmful effects on students. Grades are a powerful motivator but have become a poor substitute for what really matters. There may be some alternative ways to assess student performance ... but we run out of time! We need to come back to this discussion i…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Connecting the Dots ... Educational Handoffs and Handovers
34:42
34:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:42
In healthcare, we try our best to coordinate patient handoffs and handovers to ensure smooth transitions. But in higher education, it's frowned upon. Why? We explore the potential benefits and risks of sharing student performance data between preceptors and educators in the same educational program (handoffs) and between educational programs (hando…
…
continue reading
Pharmacy Fika is a podcast for pharmacy educators by pharmacy educators. Mission: We want to create a positive, compassionate, and fun "place" where pharmacy educators gather to discuss teaching and learning, SoTL, and academic life. We value excellence without perfectionism, practical actions, and community. Hosts: Jeff Cain, EdD, MS (@DrJeffCain)…
…
continue reading