The Doctors Teach Podcast

The Doctors Teach Podcast

Hosted by: Doc Mac

Uncover the best version of yourself as a medical educator. Each week, Doc Mac (Residency Education Specialist and creator of the Elevate Remediation Framework) reveals her best tips, strategies, and mindsets to help...

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Ep 10: 5 Ways Program Coordinators Make Remediation Work

🎧 EPISODE 10: 5 Ways Program Coordinators Make Remediation Work Category: Team Collaboration & Logistics Remediation is a team sport—and no one keeps that team running like the Program Coordinator. In this...
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Ep 9: 3 Ways to Involve Residents in Remediation--Without Losing Control

🎧 EPISODE 9: Should Residents Be Involved in Building Their Own Remediation Plan? Category: Resident Engagement & Collaboration There’s a lot of debate around whether residents should be actively involved in...
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Ep 8: The Brilliant but Difficult Resident: Three Strategies to Get on Track

🎧 EPISODE 8: Brilliant but Difficult: Managing Residents Who Struggle with Teamwork and Communication Category: Interpersonal Skills & Professionalism You know the type: brilliant academically, sharp on exams, but...
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Ep 7: Three Common Mistakes at the End of Remediation

🎧 EPISODE 7: Three Common Mistakes at the End of Remediation Category: Completion & Evaluation You made it to the end of remediation—now what? The end stage can feel like a relief, but if you don’t handle it...
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Ep 6: Four Strategies to Create a Culture That Embraces Remediation

🎧 EPISODE 6: Four Strategies to Create a Culture That Embraces Remediation Category: Culture & Mindset Remediation shouldn’t feel like a dirty word. Yet in many programs, it’s treated like a secret failure instead...
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Ep 5: 5 Key Data Points to Assess a Resident’s Baseline Performance

🎧 EPISODE 5: 5 Key Data Points to Assess a Resident’s Baseline Performance Category: Assessment & Documentation Your remediation plan is only as strong as the data it’s built on. In this episode, Doc Mac breaks...
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Ep 4: When Faculty Disagree on Remediation: How to Build Consensus and Move Forward

🎧 EPISODE 4: When Faculty Disagree on Remediation: How to Build Consensus and Move Forward When the CCC isn’t on the same page, how do you move forward? Doc Mac dives into the real reasons faculty disagree—and how to...
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Ep 3: How to Handle Emotional Breakdowns and Angry Residents During Remediation

🎧 EPISODE 3: How to Handle Emotional Breakdowns and Angry Residents During Remediation Let’s be real—remediation meetings are emotional. In this episode, Doc Mac unpacks how to handle resident reactions like tears,...
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Ep 2: The Ultimate Guide to Documenting the Remediation Process (Without Legal Headaches)

🎧 EPISODE 2: The Ultimate Guide to Documenting the Remediation Process (Without Legal Headaches) If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen. In this episode, Doc Mac shares what to write down, how to write it, and why...
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Ep 0: Introduction

Welcome to the Doctors Teach Podcast, Your Guide to Resident Remediation Success In this very first episode of Doctors Teach, I’m thrilled to welcome you to the show and share what this podcast is all about. If you’re...
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Ep 1: Resident Remediation vs. Probation: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

🎧 EPISODE 1: Resident Remediation vs. Probation: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters Not all struggles are created equal—and not all require probation. In this kickoff episode, Doc Mac breaks down the difference...
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