A positive, compassionate, and fun “place” where pharmacy educators gather to discuss teaching and learning, SoTL, and academic life.
Episodes
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
We talk with AACP President and Pharmacy Fika Super-Fan Russell B. Melchert, Ph.D. - Dean, University of Missouri-Kansas City and Professor, Division of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences - about the importance of community and connection to our sense of wellbeing. Learning is a social phenomenon, and the advancement of our disciplines, profession, and institutions is achieved by people working together, in community, to achieve common goals. We seem to have lost our way in recent years. Do we need to rebuild or reimagine?
- Introductions and Fika Sharing from 0:00 to 3:40
- Our Conversation about Community and Connection starts at 3:41
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Resources
Murthy VH. Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World. New York: HarperCollins, 2020.
Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation. The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community. United States Department of Health and Human Services, 2023.
Malcom DR. Loneliness as a downstream concern in a pandemic (and post-pandemic) world. Am J Pharm Educ 2021; 85 (4): Article 8456.
Carley K. Knowledge acquisition as a social phenomenon. Instructional Science 1986; 14: 381-438.
Hall JA. There's no substitute for meeting in person. Here's why. The Wall Street Journal, March 9, 2023.
Hu K. The influencer economy is warping the American Dream. The Atlantic Daily, April 18, 2023.
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Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
The Fika Crew invites Michelle D. Lazarus, Ph.D. - Associate Professor of Anatomy and Developmental Biology at Monash University and Author of The Uncertainty Effect: How to Survive and Thrive Through the Unexpected - to talk about tolerance of uncertainty. Our lives are filled with uncertainty. Healthcare decisions are filled with uncertainty. The outcomes of our teaching are uncertain. With empathetic support, intellectual candor, and a psychologically safe environment, we can model the way to being OK with uncertainty.
Get the Transcript! Pharmacy Fika - Epidose 16 - Tolerance of Uncertainty
- Introductions and Fika Sharing from 0:00 to 2:35
- Our Conversation about Tolerance of Uncertainty starts at 2:36
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Resources
Lazarus M. The Uncertainty Effect: How to Survive and Thrive through the Unexpected. Melbourne; Monash University Press, 2023. Available in Australia, the UK (Amazon UK or Waterstones), & the USA (Amazon US or Barnes & Noble)
Molloy E, Bearman M. Embracing the tension between vulnerability and credibility: 'intellectual candour' in health professions education. Med Educ 2019; 53 (1): 32-41.
Bar-Anan Y, Wilson TD, and Gilbert DT. The Feeling of Uncertainty Intensifies Affective Reactions. Emotion 2009; 9(1): 123-127
Kurtz JL, Wilson TD, and Gilbert DT. Quantity versus uncertainty: When winning one prize is better than winning two. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology 2007; 43 (6): 979-985.
Pe'er G, Mihoub J, Dislich C, Matsinos YG. Towards a different attitude to uncertainty. Nature Conservation 2014; 8: 95-114.
Doby D. The Practice | Wonder (Poem). In: I Am Her Tribe. Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2018.
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Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
The Fika Crew talks with Dr. Timothy Aungst from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy - Worcester Campus about artificial intelligence and how it will reshape healthcare delivery and pharmacy education. Undoubtedly these new tools will enable us to work more efficiently and tackle bigger problems. But it may lead to downsizing and diminish the value of human creativity. The genie can't be put back in the bottle - so we need to adapt and learn how to use the technology to our advantage.
Get the Transcript! Pharmacy Fika - Epidose 15 - Artificial Intelligence
Introductions and Fika Sharing from 0:00 to 3:19
Our Conversation about Mentoring starts at 3:20
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Resources
Cain J. Artificial Intelligence Wrote Most of This Article. Pulses - Promoting Scholarly Dialogue in Pharmacy Education, January 26, 2023.
Bommarito M, Katz DM. GPT Takes the Bar Exam. January 3, 2023.
Kung TH, Cheatham M, ChatGPT, et al. Performance of ChatGPT on USMLE: Potential for AI-Assisted Medical Education Using Large Language Models. medRxiv - The Preprint Server for Health Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.12.19.22283643
Terwiesch C. Would Chat GPT Get a Wharton MBA? A Prediction Based on Its Performance in the Operations Management Course. Wharton School of Business, The University of Pennsylvania.
Huang K. Alarmed by AI chatbots, universities start revamping how they teach. January 16, 2023.
Mintz S. ChatGPT: Threat or Menace? Inside Higher Education, January 16, 2023.
Else H. Abstracts written by ChatGPT fool scientists. Researchers cannot always differentiate between AI-generated and original abstracts. Nature News, January 12, 2023.
Leung K. Generative AI Pharmacist. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXjTK05U2Ag
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Not sure what fika is all about? Watch this brief video: How a Swedish coffee break can boost your well-being and performance.
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Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
The Fika Crew talks about their mentoring relationships - some organic, some formal, some long-term, some narrowly defined. Academic institutions have grown to recognize the importance of mentoring and many have created formal structures and processes to ensure everyone can be successful. But do formal mentoring programs really work? The results so far are mixed but like all human relationships, there are no simple answers.
Get the Transcript! Pharmacy Fika - Epidose 14 - Mentoring
- Introductions and Fika Sharing from 0:00 to 3:25
- Our Conversation about Mentoring starts at 3:26
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Resources
Haines ST. The Mentor-Protégé Relationship. Am J Pharm Educ 2003; 67 (3): Article 82.
Brock TP, Assemi M, Corelli RL, et al. A Nontraditional Faculty Development Initiative Using a Social Media Platform. Am J Pharm Education 2014; 78 (5): Article 105.
Nour D. The mentoring relationships help both people grow. Harvard Business Review. January 5, 2022.
Bungay Stanier M. The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever. Toronto, ON: Box of Crayons Press, 2016.
Metz T. The Coaching Habit: quick reference guide. Summary of The Coaching Habit. Aug 29, 2021.
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Not sure what fika is all about? Watch this brief video: How a Swedish coffee break can boost your wellbeing and performance.
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Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Exploring mysteries, being inquisitive, and approaching the world with a sense of wonder are at the very heart of the academy. In this epidose, Jeff leads a discussion about curiosity. Dr. Daniel Malcom shares with us the connection between aviation "incidents" and drug safety ... and how stories, deprivation "gaps," cognitive dissonance, and critical reflection can cultivate curiosity.
Special Guest: Daniel Malcom, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Sullivan University
Get the Transcript! Pharmacy Fika - Epidose 13 - Cultivating Curiosity
- Introductions and Fika Sharing from 0:00 to 4:44
- Our Conversation about Curiosity starts at 4:45
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Resources
Leslie I. Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends On It. New York: Basic Books, 2015
Malcom DR. Curiosity and knowledge are vital components of curricular reform. Am J Pharm Educ 2019;83(1): Article 7503.
Cain J. We should pay more attention to student curiosity. Curr Pharm Teach Learn 2019;11(7):651-4.
Malcom DR, Cain J, Frederick EK, Johnson C. An exploratory assessment of epistemic curiosity in students at three Doctor of pharmacy programs. Am J Pharm Educ 2020;84(9): Article 7970.
Ronson J. How one tweet can ruin your life. TED Talk 2005. YouTube.
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Not sure what fika is all about? Watch this brief video: How a Swedish coffee break can boost your wellbeing and performance.
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Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
In this epidose, Kristin leads a discussion about happiness at work. Dr. Seena Haines shares with us the ingredients for happiness through the lens of the PERMA+H Model - Positive emotions (P), Engagement (E), Positive Relationships (R), Meaning (M), Accomplishment/Achievement (A), and Health (H). We talk about the importance of recovery experiences and our personal happiness boosts.
Special Guest: Seena L. Haines, PharmD, BCACP, BC-HWC, Professor and Director, Professional Wellbeing and Belonging, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy
Get the Transcript! Pharmacy Fika - Epidose 12 - Happiness at Work
- Introductions and Fika Sharing from 0:00 to 3:19
- Our Conversation about Happiness at Work starts at 3:20
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Resources
Pink D. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. New York: Riverhead Books, 2009.
Horshley K and Fourie L. The Happy Mind: A Simple Guide to Living a Happier Life Starting Today. New York: TCK Publishing, 2018.
Haidt J. The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom. New York: Basic Books, 2006.
Seligman MEP. Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Wellbeing. New York: ATRIA Press, 2011.
Seligman MEP. Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life. New York: Vintage Books, 2006.
Peterson C, Ruch W, Beermann U, Park N, Seligman MEP. Strengths of character, orientations to happiness, and life satisfaction. J Positive Psychol 2007; 2 (3): 149-156.
Values in Action (VIA) Character Strengths Survey and Report.
The VIA Survey of Character Strengths is a free self-assessment that takes 10 minutes and helps you understand your best qualities. VIA Reports include actionable tips to apply your strengths to find greater well-being.
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Not sure what fika is all about? Watch this brief video: How a Swedish coffee break can boost your wellbeing and performance.
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Got a great idea for a discussion topic? Drop us a line (pharmacyfika@gmail.com) or leave us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/PharmacyFika
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
In this epidose, Jeff, Kristin, Tina, and Stuart grapple with how to make the learning environment more inclusive. In recent years, there's been lots of attention devoted to inclusive teaching with the goal of addressing the needs of an increasingly diverse student body. Should we be catering to different learning styles? Supporting students who are less well prepared for college? Inviting students to share their self-stories? Making greater efforts to create a community of learners? The answers might be yes, yes, yes, and yes ... but are faculty today prepared (and have the bandwidth) to do all of those things? Does our vision of what it takes to be a great college teacher need to be updated?
Get the Transcript! Pharmacy Fika - Epidose 11 - Inclusive Teaching
- Introductions and Fika Sharing from 0:00 to 3:09
- Our conversation about Inclusive Teaching starts at 3:09
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Resources
Hogan KA, Sathy V. Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College Classroom. West Virginia University Press; Morgantown, 2022.
Sathy V, Hogan KA. How to Make Your Teaching More Inclusive: Advice Guide. The Chronicles of Higher Education, 2022.
Dewsbury BM, Swanson JH, Moseman-Valtierra S, Caulkins J. Inclusive and active pedagogies reduce academic outcome gaps and improve long-term performance. PLoS One 2022; 17 (6): e0268620.
New York Times. At N.Y.U., Students Were Failing Organic Chemistry, Who Was to Blame? October 3, 2022.
Bernsten L. How Not to Handle Student Failure. The firing of an NYU professor prompts one of his former students to reflect on her own teaching. The Chronicle of Higher Education, Oct 13, 2022.
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Not sure what fika is all about? Watch this brief video: How a Swedish coffee break can boost your wellbeing and performance.
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Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
In this epidose, the Fika Crew talk about when, where, and how they get into deep work -> cognitively demanding work that requires undistracted time with our full attention. The world seems to find more and more ways to intrude and disrupt, so we all need to be more intentional about creating the conditions for deep work to occur. Whether it's writing papers, finding creative solutions to vexing problems, or designing new ways to teach content, engaging in cognitively demanding work without distraction is critical to professional success and satisfaction.
Get the Transcript! Pharmacy Fika - Epidose 10 - Deep Work
- Introductions and Fika Sharing from 0:00 to 2:53
- Our conversation about Deep Work starts at 2:53
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Resources
Newport C. Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. New York: Grand Central Publishing, 2016.
Bailey C. Hyperfocus: How to Manage Your Attention in a World of Distraction. New York: VIking Press, 2018.
Holmes C. Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most. New York: Gallery Books, 2022.
Allen D. Getting Things Done. The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. New York: Penguin Books, 2001.
Burkeman O. Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. New York: Farrar, Strauss, and Giraux, 2021.
YouTube Videos by Cal Newport on:
Core Idea: Deep Work
Core Idea: Time Management
Writing Morning Pages: The Artist's Way - Julia Cameron - Morning Pages
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Not sure what fika is all about? Watch this brief video: How a Swedish coffee break can boost your wellbeing and performance.
Follow us on Twitter @PharmacyFika
Got a great idea for a discussion topic? Drop us a line (pharmacyfika@gmail.com) or leave us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/PharmacyFika