The PAPERs Podcast

Farewell to an Era: The Final Episode of the Papers Podcast
Dear Listeners, After more than a decade of insightful discussions, laughter, and learning, we are both excited and a bit teary-eyed to bring you the final episode of the Papers Podcast. This isn't just an episode; it's a heartfelt celebration of our journey together. From our humble beginnings recording in hotel rooms to becoming a beloved source of knowledge and camaraderie in the medical education community, we've cherished every moment with you.
In this special farewell episode, join Jason, Jonathan, Lara, and Linda as they reflect on the incredible progress in our field, share personal anecdotes, and express their deepest gratitude to you, our loyal listeners. We've laughed, we've learned, and we've grown together, and now it's time to reminisce about the highlights and the friendships that have made this journey unforgettable.
Whether you've been with us from the start or joined us along the way, this episode is a tribute to you.
So, grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let's take one last stroll down memory lane together. Thank you for being part of our story. We couldn't have done it without you.
With heartfelt thanks and warmest regards,
The Papers Podcast Team.
Papers Podcast Episode website.
PAPERs Podcast are:
Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell.
Technical Producer: Samuel Lundberg.
Web Manager: Alex Alexandersson.
Executive Producer: Teresa Sörö.
This is a production from Karolinska Institutet.

#76 – A review on modern teaching and learning techniques in medical education
Are your students truly engaged? In this episode, the hosts dive into a micro-monograph that shakes up stale teaching techniques by showcasing fresh, student-centered methods that go way beyond the classic lecture snooze-fest. With plenty of laughs and a dash of nostalgia, they share their own teaching experiments, swapping old-school habits for bold, adaptable approaches to keep both educators and students on their toes in today’s fast-evolving medical world.
Episode host: Jonathan Sherbino.
Episode article:
Karkera S, Devendra N, Lakhani B, Manahan K, Geisler J. "A review on modern teaching and learning techniques in medical education". EIKI Journal of Effective Teaching Methods. 2024 Jan 26;2(1).
You find episode notes and other resources at the Papers Podcast episode website.
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

We have a personal identity. And a professional identity, or perhaps a few. And possibly a teacher identity. So, can we also have an identity as a faculty developer? And do we need one? How does it evolve... and how can we foster its development?
Episode host: Linda Snell
Kiesow, C. W., Mount, G. R., Bunin, J., McMains, K. C., McFate, T., Hartzell, J., & Servey, J. T. (2024). A Common Trajectory Toward a Professional Identity as a Faculty Developer. Family medicine, 56(2), 108–114.
Visit the episode webpage for notes and links
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

Listening to this episode would provide valuable insights into competency-based medical education (CBME) and the complexities surrounding it. The hosts discuss a paper that reports on the conversations in the literature about CBME. The history of those conversations and what they hold for the future of CBME is highlighted.
Episode host: Lara Varpio
Links and episode notes available on the webpage
Episode article
Hamza, D. M., Hauer, K. E., Oswald, A., van Melle, E., Ladak, Z., Zuna, I., Assefa, M. E., Pelletier, G. N., Sebastianski, M., Keto-Lambert, D., & Ross, S. (2023). Making sense of competency-based medical education (CBME) literary conversations: A BEME scoping review: BEME Guide No. 78. Medical teacher, 45(8), 802–815. https:10.1080/0142159X.2023.2168525
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

Getting In to Medical School: What Counts? And Why?
Medical school admission is a complex process. But what is a driver of these processes? This study explores the implicit and explicit values of Canadian medical schools about what and how (and how to monitor) an admission system runs.
Episode host: Jonathan Sherbino
Episode article
Young, M. E., Shankar, S., & St-Onge, C. (2023). An exploration of values in medical school admissions processes: The interplay between contextual factors, admissions practices, and validity. Advances in Health Sciences Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10459-023-10307-x
Visit the episode webpage for notes and links
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