In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Loren Hackett, Medical Librarian at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital, and Michelle Kraft, Director of Library Services for the Cleveland Clinic Health System, to discuss Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America by Kate Washington. Through the Hillcrest Book Club, they explore the emotional toll of caregiving, the challenges faced by families navigating complex healthcare needs and the importance of empathy, communication and support for caregivers. The discussion highlights how literature can deepen understanding of burnout and inspire more compassionate, patient- and family-centered care. Tune in to learn how storytelling can help healthcare professionals better understand the caregiver experience.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we speak with Loren Hackett, Medical Librarian at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital, and Michelle Kraft, Director of Library Services for the Cleveland Clinic Health System, about the growing role of fiction-based book clubs in medical education. They discuss how shared reading and discussion can foster empathy, encourage reflection, promote wellness and create spaces for exploring complex issues such as addiction, grief, identity and bias. The conversation also highlights how book clubs help break down hierarchy, strengthen interprofessional connections and deepen understanding of the patient experience. Tune in to learn how storytelling and literature can serve as powerful tools for professional growth, humanistic learning and compassionate patient care.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Michelle Kraft, Director of Library Services, and Olivia Davis, Medical Librarian, about the growing impact of health misinformation on medical education and patient care. They discuss the differences between misinformation and disinformation, how social media and AI contribute to the spread of false information, and the risks posed by AI-generated “hallucinations,” bias, and fabricated sources. The conversation also highlights the evolving role of librarians in teaching critical evaluation skills, promoting strategies like the SIFT method, and helping learners navigate an increasingly complex information landscape. Tune in to learn how healthcare professionals and learners can build stronger critical thinking skills to identify trustworthy information and protect the integrity of clinical decision-making.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we speak with Brian Peacock, Assistant Professor and Program Director of Physician Assistant Studies at Wake Forest University, about using gamification to enhance interprofessional education. Brian explains a virtual escape room model that brings together multiple healthcare disciplines to build teamwork, improve communication and deepen understanding of roles and social determinants of health through interactive, game‑based learning. Tune in to learn how gamification is creating more engaging and collaborative training for future healthcare teams.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we speak with Dr. Jeremy Lipman, Director of Graduate Medical Education and Designated Institutional Official, Dr. Judith French, Educational Specialist and Vice Chair of Education in the Department of General Surgery, and Dr. Pooja Varman, General Surgery Resident and Surgical Education Research Fellow, about evolving approaches to resident and fellow selection. They explore the shift from score‑based screening to holistic review, the impact of virtual interviews and application volume and emerging strategies such as program signaling, audition rotations and potential uses of AI. Together, the guests share perspectives from leadership, education research and trainee experiences to highlight how programs can better align selection processes with program culture, learner fit and long‑term success. Tune in to learn how graduate medical education is rethinking recruitment to better support trainees, programs and patient care.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Michael Simon, Enterprise Emergency Medical Services Education Manager, about how simulation‑based learning is advancing EMS education across Northeast Ohio. Michael describes Cleveland Clinic’s physician‑led, hands on simulation model, which replaces traditional lectures with high‑fidelity scenarios that build clinical skills, teamwork and real world readiness for EMS providers. He also discusses scaling education across more than 100 agencies and explores emerging innovations such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence in pre‑hospital training. Tune in to learn how simulation is helping prepare EMS professionals to deliver high‑quality care when seconds matter most.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Cecile Foshee, Director of the Office of Interprofessional Learning; Dr. Aanchal Kapoor, Critical Care Physician and Associate Director of the Office of Interprofessional Learning; and Dr. Sabine Iben, Neonatologist and Neonatal Fellowship Director, about how Cleveland Clinic’s BOOST program strengthens collaboration and trust within clinical teams. They discuss how structured team coaching, shared reflection and facilitated in‑person sessions help clarify roles, surface assumptions, and build psychological safety—key elements of effective teamwork.
Tune in to learn how BOOST enhances team dynamics, supports clinicians and fosters better outcomes for patients and caregivers alike.

In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Rick Rejeleene, Special Fellow for Artificial Intelligence and Education at Cleveland Clinic, about how AI is enhancing medical education through personalized learning, virtual patient simulations, automated assessment and streamlined administrative support. Dr. Rejeleene discusses the benefits these tools bring to both learners and faculty, the risks of cognitive de-skilling and the importance of thoughtful, human-centered integration. He also highlights current projects using AI to improve reflective writing feedback and communication practice, offering insight into how educators can responsibly leverage AI to better prepare future clinicians. Tune in to learn how AI can elevate training and better prepare the next generation of clinicians.