Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF
@jbricha1.bsky.social
Medical educator, Pulmonary & Critical Care physician #curiosity #criticalthinking #globalhealth
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Standardized patients teach clinical communication & reasoning, but are resource-intensive & inequitable at scale. An article in Med Sci Educ introduces an open-access AI Patient Actor to enable scalable self-paced clinical interviewing w/ formative feedback.
Link: doi.org/10.1007/s406...
Link: doi.org/10.1007/s406...
January 15, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Standardized patients teach clinical communication & reasoning, but are resource-intensive & inequitable at scale. An article in Med Sci Educ introduces an open-access AI Patient Actor to enable scalable self-paced clinical interviewing w/ formative feedback.
Link: doi.org/10.1007/s406...
Link: doi.org/10.1007/s406...
A 4-arm randomized pilot trial in Medical Science Educator compared jigsaw peer-assisted learning vs lectures +/- modular digital resources (@scholarrx.bsky.social Bricks)
Result: active, peer-led methods improved knowledge, motivation & perceptions of learning
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Result: active, peer-led methods improved knowledge, motivation & perceptions of learning
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
January 14, 2026 at 6:37 PM
A 4-arm randomized pilot trial in Medical Science Educator compared jigsaw peer-assisted learning vs lectures +/- modular digital resources (@scholarrx.bsky.social Bricks)
Result: active, peer-led methods improved knowledge, motivation & perceptions of learning
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Result: active, peer-led methods improved knowledge, motivation & perceptions of learning
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Nutrition is central to chronic disease prevention and care, yet historically under-emphasized in #MedEd. A consensus in JAMA Network Open from 9.24 outlines 36 essential nutrition competencies for medical students & physician trainees.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Nutrition is central to chronic disease prevention and care, yet historically under-emphasized in #MedEd. A consensus in JAMA Network Open from 9.24 outlines 36 essential nutrition competencies for medical students & physician trainees.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... @jamanetworkopen.com
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... @jamanetworkopen.com
Medical improv isn’t *comedy* - it’s a structured, experiential method adapted from theater to build communication, adaptability, listening, & teamwork skills. An interesting article from @amybzelenski.bsky.social & colleagues re principles of improv in #MedEd
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
January 7, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Medical improv isn’t *comedy* - it’s a structured, experiential method adapted from theater to build communication, adaptability, listening, & teamwork skills. An interesting article from @amybzelenski.bsky.social & colleagues re principles of improv in #MedEd
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
LLMs are increasingly used for clinical support & #meded but how well do they actually reason?
A study in NEJM AI from @adamrodmanmd.bsky.social et al rigorously evaluates LLM performance on clinical reasoning tasks, moving beyond superficial accuracy to see HOW answers are generated
A study in NEJM AI from @adamrodmanmd.bsky.social et al rigorously evaluates LLM performance on clinical reasoning tasks, moving beyond superficial accuracy to see HOW answers are generated
January 6, 2026 at 10:26 PM
LLMs are increasingly used for clinical support & #meded but how well do they actually reason?
A study in NEJM AI from @adamrodmanmd.bsky.social et al rigorously evaluates LLM performance on clinical reasoning tasks, moving beyond superficial accuracy to see HOW answers are generated
A study in NEJM AI from @adamrodmanmd.bsky.social et al rigorously evaluates LLM performance on clinical reasoning tasks, moving beyond superficial accuracy to see HOW answers are generated
Disability inclusion in GME isn’t optional - it’s essential. A 2025 article in @jgmejournal.bsky.social introduces the Disability Policy Toolkit, a structured resource to guide programs in policy development & inclusive training. 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov #MedEd #MedTwitter #Education #GME
January 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Disability inclusion in GME isn’t optional - it’s essential. A 2025 article in @jgmejournal.bsky.social introduces the Disability Policy Toolkit, a structured resource to guide programs in policy development & inclusive training. 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov #MedEd #MedTwitter #Education #GME
Talking about death and dying remains difficult - even for clinicians. Death Cafés are informal, participant-led gatherings where people discuss death openly over tea & conversation, aiming to normalize the topic and deepen understanding. 🌱 #MedEd #EndOfLife #death @countwaylibrary.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Talking about death and dying remains difficult - even for clinicians. Death Cafés are informal, participant-led gatherings where people discuss death openly over tea & conversation, aiming to normalize the topic and deepen understanding. 🌱 #MedEd #EndOfLife #death @countwaylibrary.bsky.social
Many educators in #meded try to eliminate learner struggle in the clinical learning environment. *ANOTHER* 2025 paper in Medical Teacher argues the opposite: some struggle is not only inevitable, but essential - if it is productive & supported.
🔗 PubMed: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41028914/
🔗 PubMed: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41028914/
December 20, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Many educators in #meded try to eliminate learner struggle in the clinical learning environment. *ANOTHER* 2025 paper in Medical Teacher argues the opposite: some struggle is not only inevitable, but essential - if it is productive & supported.
🔗 PubMed: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41028914/
🔗 PubMed: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41028914/
Medical education students: a reminder about a great funding opportunity. The IAMSE–ScholarRx Student Educational Research Grants are now open for 2026.
Up to $2,500 to support education research, with presentation at IAMSE.
Deadline: 1/15/26
@scholarrx.bsky.social @iamse.bsky.social
Up to $2,500 to support education research, with presentation at IAMSE.
Deadline: 1/15/26
@scholarrx.bsky.social @iamse.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Medical education students: a reminder about a great funding opportunity. The IAMSE–ScholarRx Student Educational Research Grants are now open for 2026.
Up to $2,500 to support education research, with presentation at IAMSE.
Deadline: 1/15/26
@scholarrx.bsky.social @iamse.bsky.social
Up to $2,500 to support education research, with presentation at IAMSE.
Deadline: 1/15/26
@scholarrx.bsky.social @iamse.bsky.social
“Productive struggle” is often praised in education, but rarely unpacked. A 2025 article in Medical Teacher argues that struggle only promotes learning when psychological safety is intentionally established. Otherwise struggle risks becoming disengagement.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10....
December 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
“Productive struggle” is often praised in education, but rarely unpacked. A 2025 article in Medical Teacher argues that struggle only promotes learning when psychological safety is intentionally established. Otherwise struggle risks becoming disengagement.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10....
Generative AI is often framed as a *shortcut* 🫣 for answers. A recent study in the Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education flips this perspective - when intentionally designed, AI 🤖can *support* metacognition & self-directed learning, not undermine them. A short thread 🧵
December 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Generative AI is often framed as a *shortcut* 🫣 for answers. A recent study in the Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education flips this perspective - when intentionally designed, AI 🤖can *support* metacognition & self-directed learning, not undermine them. A short thread 🧵
Medical educators: The ScholarRx Medical Education Research and Innovation Challenge (MERIC) is accepting Letters of Intent for #meded grants focused on educational innovation, assessment, & curriculum design. LOI deadline: 12/12/25. Details: scholarrx.com/meric-grant
@scholarrx.bsky.social
@scholarrx.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Medical educators: The ScholarRx Medical Education Research and Innovation Challenge (MERIC) is accepting Letters of Intent for #meded grants focused on educational innovation, assessment, & curriculum design. LOI deadline: 12/12/25. Details: scholarrx.com/meric-grant
@scholarrx.bsky.social
@scholarrx.bsky.social
Just *TWO* days left to apply! 👏
@harvardmed.bsky.social's Training to Teach in Medicine course helps clinicians & med educators strengthen their teaching through practical, evidence-based strategies, and a global learning community. 👌
Apply by Oct 8: pll.harvard.edu/course/train...
#MedEd
@harvardmed.bsky.social's Training to Teach in Medicine course helps clinicians & med educators strengthen their teaching through practical, evidence-based strategies, and a global learning community. 👌
Apply by Oct 8: pll.harvard.edu/course/train...
#MedEd
Training to Teach in Medicine | Harvard University
This Harvard Medical School six-month, application-based certificate program aims to provide high-impact, evidence-based education for medical faculty and health care professionals.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Just *TWO* days left to apply! 👏
@harvardmed.bsky.social's Training to Teach in Medicine course helps clinicians & med educators strengthen their teaching through practical, evidence-based strategies, and a global learning community. 👌
Apply by Oct 8: pll.harvard.edu/course/train...
#MedEd
@harvardmed.bsky.social's Training to Teach in Medicine course helps clinicians & med educators strengthen their teaching through practical, evidence-based strategies, and a global learning community. 👌
Apply by Oct 8: pll.harvard.edu/course/train...
#MedEd
If you teach medicine or train clinicians, this is for you: Harvard’s Training to Teach in Medicine (T2T-M) is a 6 month online certificate program with proven theory + practice, including live virtual workshops, capstones, small-group learning & modern tech.
learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/tra...
learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/tra...
September 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
If you teach medicine or train clinicians, this is for you: Harvard’s Training to Teach in Medicine (T2T-M) is a 6 month online certificate program with proven theory + practice, including live virtual workshops, capstones, small-group learning & modern tech.
learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/tra...
learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/tra...
So proud to see Camila Marques one of our former students in #Harvard’s Training to Teach in Medicine (T2T-M) program, featured for her #leadership in redefining medical education & collaborative global learning: tinyurl.com/35nhmmc6 👏
Redefining Medical Education: A Global Story of Collaborative Learning and Leadership | Harvard Medical School Professional, Corporate, and Continuing Education
"I am very grateful for everything I learned in this program—it profoundly expanded my horizons and redefined my professional approach."
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July 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
So proud to see Camila Marques one of our former students in #Harvard’s Training to Teach in Medicine (T2T-M) program, featured for her #leadership in redefining medical education & collaborative global learning: tinyurl.com/35nhmmc6 👏
How #AI chatbots PRESENT themselves matters. In a study of med students using avatars designed for either warmth or competence, learners responded differently:
-Warm avatars fostered reflection and engagement
-Competent avatars supported task performance
#MedEd #AIinEducation
-Warm avatars fostered reflection and engagement
-Competent avatars supported task performance
#MedEd #AIinEducation
July 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
How #AI chatbots PRESENT themselves matters. In a study of med students using avatars designed for either warmth or competence, learners responded differently:
-Warm avatars fostered reflection and engagement
-Competent avatars supported task performance
#MedEd #AIinEducation
-Warm avatars fostered reflection and engagement
-Competent avatars supported task performance
#MedEd #AIinEducation
Intimidated by BEING a mentor? You’re not alone. Mentorship skills aren't taught during #medschool or residency, & it seems like it's expected you'll just "know what to do" as an early career MD / healthcare professional faculty - which is wrong. A about brief 🧵 #mentorship 👇
July 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Intimidated by BEING a mentor? You’re not alone. Mentorship skills aren't taught during #medschool or residency, & it seems like it's expected you'll just "know what to do" as an early career MD / healthcare professional faculty - which is wrong. A about brief 🧵 #mentorship 👇
Fascinating to see that nih.gov was one of the top 10 sites (#8) of traffic driven by #AI #chatbot prompts. This demonstrates how much traffic sites get from ChatGPT, Perplexity, & other AI platforms, as opposed to search engines.
@adamrodmanmd.bsky.social
@altnih4science.bsky.social
@adamrodmanmd.bsky.social
@altnih4science.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Fascinating to see that nih.gov was one of the top 10 sites (#8) of traffic driven by #AI #chatbot prompts. This demonstrates how much traffic sites get from ChatGPT, Perplexity, & other AI platforms, as opposed to search engines.
@adamrodmanmd.bsky.social
@altnih4science.bsky.social
@adamrodmanmd.bsky.social
@altnih4science.bsky.social
🌱A recent cross-sectional study from #Singapore adds to a growing body of evidence: daily #gardening is linked to lower odds of anxiety & physical health limitations, particularly in older adults. A 🧵 for clinicians & #meded educators interested in lifestyle and preventive health. ⬇️
July 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
🌱A recent cross-sectional study from #Singapore adds to a growing body of evidence: daily #gardening is linked to lower odds of anxiety & physical health limitations, particularly in older adults. A 🧵 for clinicians & #meded educators interested in lifestyle and preventive health. ⬇️
This is pretty cool - @ATS_PITB is presenting a case-based, practical webinar on the 2025 ATS/CDC/ERS/IDSA #tuberculosis guidelines with Jussi Saukkonen & Charles Daly
Date: Mon July 21
Time: 12PM EDT
Link to register: tinyurl.com/2d7b469n
@atscommunity.bsky.social @atsearlycareer.bsky.social
Date: Mon July 21
Time: 12PM EDT
Link to register: tinyurl.com/2d7b469n
@atscommunity.bsky.social @atsearlycareer.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This is pretty cool - @ATS_PITB is presenting a case-based, practical webinar on the 2025 ATS/CDC/ERS/IDSA #tuberculosis guidelines with Jussi Saukkonen & Charles Daly
Date: Mon July 21
Time: 12PM EDT
Link to register: tinyurl.com/2d7b469n
@atscommunity.bsky.social @atsearlycareer.bsky.social
Date: Mon July 21
Time: 12PM EDT
Link to register: tinyurl.com/2d7b469n
@atscommunity.bsky.social @atsearlycareer.bsky.social
Is strict pre-procedural fasting still necessary?! 🧐
A new systematic review & meta-analysis in Surgery finds NO association between liberal fasting policies & witnessed pulmonary aspiration during procedures. 🚫🥣A thread with key takeaways for clinical practice
www.surgjournal.com/article/S003...
A new systematic review & meta-analysis in Surgery finds NO association between liberal fasting policies & witnessed pulmonary aspiration during procedures. 🚫🥣A thread with key takeaways for clinical practice
www.surgjournal.com/article/S003...
July 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Is strict pre-procedural fasting still necessary?! 🧐
A new systematic review & meta-analysis in Surgery finds NO association between liberal fasting policies & witnessed pulmonary aspiration during procedures. 🚫🥣A thread with key takeaways for clinical practice
www.surgjournal.com/article/S003...
A new systematic review & meta-analysis in Surgery finds NO association between liberal fasting policies & witnessed pulmonary aspiration during procedures. 🚫🥣A thread with key takeaways for clinical practice
www.surgjournal.com/article/S003...
Proud to share our new article on using Design Thinking to teach med students curriculum development with my brilliant colleagues: Allison Fialkowski, Holly Gooding, Andrea Schwartz, Julia Caton, Sukyung Chung
educationforhealthjournal.org/index.php/ef...
So, what did we do?! 👇
educationforhealthjournal.org/index.php/ef...
So, what did we do?! 👇
June 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Proud to share our new article on using Design Thinking to teach med students curriculum development with my brilliant colleagues: Allison Fialkowski, Holly Gooding, Andrea Schwartz, Julia Caton, Sukyung Chung
educationforhealthjournal.org/index.php/ef...
So, what did we do?! 👇
educationforhealthjournal.org/index.php/ef...
So, what did we do?! 👇
Instructional design in #meded isn’t just course-building - it’s a strategic process aligning learners, objectives, resources, & assessments. Whether it's a new curriculum or a revision, a systematic approach ensures outcomes are intentional, not incidental.
@harvardmed.bsky.social
@harvardmed.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Instructional design in #meded isn’t just course-building - it’s a strategic process aligning learners, objectives, resources, & assessments. Whether it's a new curriculum or a revision, a systematic approach ensures outcomes are intentional, not incidental.
@harvardmed.bsky.social
@harvardmed.bsky.social
In this article in @cureusmedical.bsky.social the authors propose decoupling USMLE Steps 1 & 2 from med school curricula - moving them post‑residency match to reduce undue pressure & stress on med students during training
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40458346/
@atsmeded.bsky.social @kevinmd.bsky.social
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40458346/
@atsmeded.bsky.social @kevinmd.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
In this article in @cureusmedical.bsky.social the authors propose decoupling USMLE Steps 1 & 2 from med school curricula - moving them post‑residency match to reduce undue pressure & stress on med students during training
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40458346/
@atsmeded.bsky.social @kevinmd.bsky.social
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40458346/
@atsmeded.bsky.social @kevinmd.bsky.social