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The PAPERs Podcast

The PAPERs Podcast

Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell & Lara Varpio & PAPERs Podcast Crew

Join hosts Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell, and Lara Varpio as they dive deep into the latest articles and discussions in health professions education (HPE). Combining rigorous academic analysis with light-hearted and accessible commentary, PAPERs podcast is a must-listen for scholars and educators in the field of Medical Education (MedEd).
Our podcast, produced by the Unit for Teaching and Learning at Karolinska Institutet (KI) is designed to make complex topics engaging and easy to understand, ensuring it becomes a regular part of your listening schedule. Tune in for insightful conversations that blend scholarly depth with an approachable style.The articles that are discussed relates to topics like Professional Identity Formation (PIF) Theoretical framework, Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Generativ AI, Curriculum design, Faculty development and more!​
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The PAPERs Podcast - PAPERs Special - Early career scholars Part 2
Welcome to the special episode of our podcast, where we showcase the work of early career scholars in health professions education from around the world. This is part two of a two-part series, where we will hear from three different researchers who have been nominated by colleagues to share their projects and insights with us In this episode, we will learn about the diverse topics and methods that these scholars are using to advance the field of health professions education.
We hope that their stories will inspire you to connect with them, explore their work, and pursue your own education scholarship.
This episode we are featuring :
  • Natasja Looman, a researcher at Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands. Her research focuses on exploring power dynamics and their impact on intraprofessional learning.
  • Abigail Konopasky Director in Medical Education Research and Scholarship and Associate Professor of Medical Education at Giesel School of Medicine, US. Her research is focused on clinical reasoning, linguistics, and narrative analysis
  • Jenny Routh veterinary surgeon and a PhD researcher at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Surrey in the UK. She has explored the topic of student preparedness for workplace clinical training

Read more on the Episode webpage
Hosts are: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö
This is a Production of Unit for teaching and learning at Karolinska Institutet
Welcome to the special episode of our podcast, where we showcase the work of early career scholars in health professions education from around the world. This is part two of a two-part series, where we will hear from three different researchers who have been nominated by colleagues to share their projects and insights with us In this episode, we will learn about the diverse topics and methods that these scholars are using to advance the field of health professions education.
We hope that their stories will inspire you to connect with them, explore their work, and pursue your own education scholarship.
This episode we are featuring :
  • Natasja Looman, a researcher at Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands. Her research focuses on exploring power dynamics and their impact on intraprofessional learning.
  • Abigail Konopasky Director in Medical Education Research and Scholarship and Associate Professor of Medical Education at Giesel School of Medicine, US. Her research is focused on clinical reasoning, linguistics, and narrative analysis
  • Jenny Routh veterinary surgeon and a PhD researcher at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Surrey in the UK. She has explored the topic of student preparedness for workplace clinical training

Read more on the Episode webpage
Hosts are: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell
Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg
Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö
This is a Production of Unit for teaching and learning at Karolinska Institutet
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12/12/23 • 20 min

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The PAPERs Podcast - Ex machina: The disruption of HPE with AI
Chatbots use natural language processing (NLP) to converse and answer questions posed by a human user. Large language models (think billions of language parameters/nodes connected via networks to produce non-linear correlations between nodes) have accelerated the usability of chatbots. Original composition, answering complex questions etc. are some of the features
In this episode we examine the feasibility of a hugely popular chatbot to answer a national medical licensing exam and discuss the implications of this disruptive innovation.
Episode Host: Jonathan Sherbino
Episode article
Gilson, A., Safranek, C. W., Huang, T., Socrates, V., Chi, L., Taylor, R. A., & Chartash, D. (2023). How Does ChatGPT Perform on the United States Medical Licensing Examination? The Implications of Large Language Models for Medical Education and Knowledge Assessment. JMIR Medical Education, 9(1), e45312. https://doi.org/10.2196/45312
For show notes and more info, please look at the Episode page
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
Chatbots use natural language processing (NLP) to converse and answer questions posed by a human user. Large language models (think billions of language parameters/nodes connected via networks to produce non-linear correlations between nodes) have accelerated the usability of chatbots. Original composition, answering complex questions etc. are some of the features
In this episode we examine the feasibility of a hugely popular chatbot to answer a national medical licensing exam and discuss the implications of this disruptive innovation.
Episode Host: Jonathan Sherbino
Episode article
Gilson, A., Safranek, C. W., Huang, T., Socrates, V., Chi, L., Taylor, R. A., & Chartash, D. (2023). How Does ChatGPT Perform on the United States Medical Licensing Examination? The Implications of Large Language Models for Medical Education and Knowledge Assessment. JMIR Medical Education, 9(1), e45312. https://doi.org/10.2196/45312
For show notes and more info, please look at the Episode page
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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05/02/23 • 30 min

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The PAPERs Podcast - #70 Live Fast and Die-Hard: Finding Heroic Career Paths in Training Stories
Live Fast and Die-Hard: Finding Heroic Career Paths in Training Stories
This week, Jason’s paper dives into how health professionals find their career paths. Learn about die-hards, negotiators, migrants, and how Jon almost joined the clergy.
Episode host: Jason R. Frank
You can find episode notes and resources at the Papers Podcast episode website.
Episode article:Rozario, S. Y., Farlie, M. K., Sarkar, M., & Lazarus, M. D. (2024). The die‐hards , negotiators and migrants: Portraits of doctors’ career pathways through specialisation. Medical Education, 58(9), 1071–1085.
PAPERs Podcast are:
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
Live Fast and Die-Hard: Finding Heroic Career Paths in Training Stories
This week, Jason’s paper dives into how health professionals find their career paths. Learn about die-hards, negotiators, migrants, and how Jon almost joined the clergy.
Episode host: Jason R. Frank
You can find episode notes and resources at the Papers Podcast episode website.
Episode article:Rozario, S. Y., Farlie, M. K., Sarkar, M., & Lazarus, M. D. (2024). The die‐hards , negotiators and migrants: Portraits of doctors’ career pathways through specialisation. Medical Education, 58(9), 1071–1085.
PAPERs Podcast are:
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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10/22/24 • 35 min

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The PAPERs Podcast - #73 - Does first impression ‘matter’ -and does it matter if I think about it?
Ever wondered how your first impressions as a clinical supervisor shape your evaluations? This episode uncovers the findings from a recent study on the role of first impressions in performance-based assessments. Learn how explicit and implicit biases can affect your judgment and what you can do to ensure fair and accurate evaluations. Don’t miss this essential discussion on improving your assessment practices!
Episode host: Linda Snell
You can find episode notes and resources at the Papers Podcast episode website.
Episode article:
Wood, T. J., Daniels, V. J., Pugh, D., Touchie, C., Halman, S., & Humphrey-Murto, S. (2024). Implicit versus explicit first impressions in performance-based assessment: Will raters overcome their first impressions when learner performance changes? Advances in Health Sciences Education, 29(4), 1155–1168.
PAPERs Podcast are:
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
Ever wondered how your first impressions as a clinical supervisor shape your evaluations? This episode uncovers the findings from a recent study on the role of first impressions in performance-based assessments. Learn how explicit and implicit biases can affect your judgment and what you can do to ensure fair and accurate evaluations. Don’t miss this essential discussion on improving your assessment practices!
Episode host: Linda Snell
You can find episode notes and resources at the Papers Podcast episode website.
Episode article:
Wood, T. J., Daniels, V. J., Pugh, D., Touchie, C., Halman, S., & Humphrey-Murto, S. (2024). Implicit versus explicit first impressions in performance-based assessment: Will raters overcome their first impressions when learner performance changes? Advances in Health Sciences Education, 29(4), 1155–1168.
PAPERs Podcast are:
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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11/19/24 • 36 min

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The PAPERs Podcast - #66- Assess or Stress? Factors influencing assessors in low and middle income contries
#66 - In this episode, we explore the challenges medical educators face while grading students across diverse settings in the Global South. With a mix of personal quirks, varying levels of confidence, and unpredictable environments, the grading process goes beyond simply assessing knowledge. It’s about navigating complexities and adapting to ever-changing circumstances.
Join us as we uncover the intricacies of assessment, the impact of context, and the balancing act between intention and reality.
Episode host: Jonathan Sherbino.
You can find episode notes and resources at the Papers Podcast episode website.
Episode article: Sims, D. A., Lucio-Ramirez, C. A., & Cilliers, F. J. (2024). Factors influencing clinician-educators’ assessment practice in varied Southern contexts: A health behaviour theory perspective. Advances in Health Sciences Education.
PAPERs Podcast are:
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
#66 - In this episode, we explore the challenges medical educators face while grading students across diverse settings in the Global South. With a mix of personal quirks, varying levels of confidence, and unpredictable environments, the grading process goes beyond simply assessing knowledge. It’s about navigating complexities and adapting to ever-changing circumstances.
Join us as we uncover the intricacies of assessment, the impact of context, and the balancing act between intention and reality.
Episode host: Jonathan Sherbino.
You can find episode notes and resources at the Papers Podcast episode website.
Episode article: Sims, D. A., Lucio-Ramirez, C. A., & Cilliers, F. J. (2024). Factors influencing clinician-educators’ assessment practice in varied Southern contexts: A health behaviour theory perspective. Advances in Health Sciences Education.
PAPERs Podcast are:
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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09/24/24 • 34 min

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The PAPERs Podcast - #69 – Three Years to MD: Does It Measure Up?

#69 – Three Years to MD: Does It Measure Up?
In this episode, we’re diving into the age-old question: is a three-year medical school program just as good as the traditional four-year track? The researchers compared the residency performance of graduates from both programs and found no significant differences, suggesting that you might not need that extra year after all—unless you’re really keen on more electives!
Episode host: Jonathan Sherbino.
You can find episode notes and resources at the Episode website
Episode article: Santen SA, Yingling S, Hogan SO, Vitto CM, Traba CM, Strano-Paul L, Robinson AN, Reboli AC, Leong SL, Jones BG, Gonzalez-Flores A. "Are They Prepared? Comparing Intern Milestone Performance of Accelerated 3-Year and 4-Year Medical Graduates" (Academic Medecine). 2023 Oct 16:10-97.
PAPERs Podcast are:
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

#69 – Three Years to MD: Does It Measure Up?
In this episode, we’re diving into the age-old question: is a three-year medical school program just as good as the traditional four-year track? The researchers compared the residency performance of graduates from both programs and found no significant differences, suggesting that you might not need that extra year after all—unless you’re really keen on more electives!
Episode host: Jonathan Sherbino.
You can find episode notes and resources at the Episode website
Episode article: Santen SA, Yingling S, Hogan SO, Vitto CM, Traba CM, Strano-Paul L, Robinson AN, Reboli AC, Leong SL, Jones BG, Gonzalez-Flores A. "Are They Prepared? Comparing Intern Milestone Performance of Accelerated 3-Year and 4-Year Medical Graduates" (Academic Medecine). 2023 Oct 16:10-97.
PAPERs Podcast are:
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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10/15/24 • 31 min

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The PAPERs Podcast - Health Advocacy Education in South Africa RERUN
We at PAPERs Podcast hope that you all hare having happy holidays. We are having two weeks off and would like to present thevery first episode that we aired over a year ago.
In this first episode Jon presents a South African article that via a curriculum analysis investigates in what ammoung helath advocacy was taught and assessed at health professions programmes at a SA university.
The host team discuss health advocacy, its definition and importnace in HPE. Further they dig deeper in the method of content analysis in curriculum mapping and focus groups, and what we learned from the article.
View more details in the episode page!
Article: van Staden D, Duma S. The teaching, learning and assessment of health advocacy in a south african college of health sciences. South African Journal of Higher Education. 2022 Nov 1;36(5):276-90.
If you haven't explored our website yet, there is more episodes on hold for you there.
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
We at PAPERs Podcast hope that you all hare having happy holidays. We are having two weeks off and would like to present thevery first episode that we aired over a year ago.
In this first episode Jon presents a South African article that via a curriculum analysis investigates in what ammoung helath advocacy was taught and assessed at health professions programmes at a SA university.
The host team discuss health advocacy, its definition and importnace in HPE. Further they dig deeper in the method of content analysis in curriculum mapping and focus groups, and what we learned from the article.
View more details in the episode page!
Article: van Staden D, Duma S. The teaching, learning and assessment of health advocacy in a south african college of health sciences. South African Journal of Higher Education. 2022 Nov 1;36(5):276-90.
If you haven't explored our website yet, there is more episodes on hold for you there.
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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04/02/24 • 30 min

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The PAPERs Podcast - #63 You can’t handle my truth
63 - You can’t handle my truth
This episode, hosted by Lara Varpio, tackles the pressing issue of mental illness among physicians and trainees—a crisis that remains hidden due to fear and stigma. We examine a crucial study that uncovers the obstacles to self-disclosure in medical training and highlights the ways we can better support those who care for us. Listen in for a powerful discussion on breaking down the barriers to mental health in medicine.
Note: This episode may be triggering for some listeners (listener discretion is advised)
Episode Host: Lara Varpio
For notes and references, please look at the PAPERsPodcast Episode webpage
Episode article
Kassam, A., Antepim, B., & Sukhera, J. (2024). A Mixed Methods Study of Perceptions of Mental Illness and Self-Disclosure of Mental Illness Among Medical Learners. Perspectives on Medical Education, 13(1), 336–348. https://doi.org/10.5334/pme.1152
PAPERs Podcast are
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
63 - You can’t handle my truth
This episode, hosted by Lara Varpio, tackles the pressing issue of mental illness among physicians and trainees—a crisis that remains hidden due to fear and stigma. We examine a crucial study that uncovers the obstacles to self-disclosure in medical training and highlights the ways we can better support those who care for us. Listen in for a powerful discussion on breaking down the barriers to mental health in medicine.
Note: This episode may be triggering for some listeners (listener discretion is advised)
Episode Host: Lara Varpio
For notes and references, please look at the PAPERsPodcast Episode webpage
Episode article
Kassam, A., Antepim, B., & Sukhera, J. (2024). A Mixed Methods Study of Perceptions of Mental Illness and Self-Disclosure of Mental Illness Among Medical Learners. Perspectives on Medical Education, 13(1), 336–348. https://doi.org/10.5334/pme.1152
PAPERs Podcast are
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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09/03/24 • 29 min

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The PAPERs Podcast - #60 LIVE at ASME 2024 - Instagram-ing the Study Sesh…
#60 - How learners choose a digital resource to support their learning
Back in the days, “I read it somewhere” was an acceptable reference to authority. Today, highly intelligent, motivated, thoughtful, and critical health professionals are more likely to say, “I heard it on a podcast,” as an equivalent gesture to authority, but how do residents and clinical educators explicitly choose resources that fit their lifestyle and learning needs?
Episode host: Jonathan Sherbino
You find the episode notes on the Papers Podcast website
Episode article: Trivedi SP, Rodman A, Eliasz KL, Soffler MI, Sullivan AM.
Finding the right combination for self‐directed learning: A focus group study of residents’ choice and use of digital resources to support their learning
The Clinical Teacher. 2024 Jan 17:e13722
PAPERs Podcast consists 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
#60 - How learners choose a digital resource to support their learning
Back in the days, “I read it somewhere” was an acceptable reference to authority. Today, highly intelligent, motivated, thoughtful, and critical health professionals are more likely to say, “I heard it on a podcast,” as an equivalent gesture to authority, but how do residents and clinical educators explicitly choose resources that fit their lifestyle and learning needs?
Episode host: Jonathan Sherbino
You find the episode notes on the Papers Podcast website
Episode article: Trivedi SP, Rodman A, Eliasz KL, Soffler MI, Sullivan AM.
Finding the right combination for self‐directed learning: A focus group study of residents’ choice and use of digital resources to support their learning
The Clinical Teacher. 2024 Jan 17:e13722
PAPERs Podcast consists 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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08/13/24 • 37 min

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The PAPERs Podcast - #61 LIVE at ASME 2024 - Getting Realist with New Medical Schools—8C’s for Success
#61 LIVE Session – Getting Realist with New Medical Schools—8C’s for Success
But how are new medical schools successfully established?
You would think this Herculean institution-building would induce a large body of literature about med-school-making but there is a big gap in the literature. In fact, the authors of today’s paper assert that there is little published empirical evidence to date, nor any theory brought to bear on this phenomenon. The authors chose a Critical Realist lens and Institutional Entrepreneurship theory to design this study.
Episode host: Jason Frank
You find the episode notes on the Papers Podcast website
Episode article: Kirubakaran, S., Kumar, K., Worley, P., Pimlott, J., & Greenhill, J. (2024). Establishing new medical schools in diverse contexts: A novel conceptual framework for success. Medical Education, n/a(n/a).
PAPERs Podcast consists 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
#61 LIVE Session – Getting Realist with New Medical Schools—8C’s for Success
But how are new medical schools successfully established?
You would think this Herculean institution-building would induce a large body of literature about med-school-making but there is a big gap in the literature. In fact, the authors of today’s paper assert that there is little published empirical evidence to date, nor any theory brought to bear on this phenomenon. The authors chose a Critical Realist lens and Institutional Entrepreneurship theory to design this study.
Episode host: Jason Frank
You find the episode notes on the Papers Podcast website
Episode article: Kirubakaran, S., Kumar, K., Worley, P., Pimlott, J., & Greenhill, J. (2024). Establishing new medical schools in diverse contexts: A novel conceptual framework for success. Medical Education, n/a(n/a).
PAPERs Podcast consists 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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08/20/24 • 38 min

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