Modern MedEd

The Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) welcomes APGO-member co-hosts and their featured guests as they discuss relevant and timely topics that impact educators in ob-gyn clerkships and residency programs, through a lens of social justice and advocacy. Season One of Modern MedEd is hosted by Chris Morosky, MD, and co-hosted by Fei Cai, MD, Leslie Hardy Hood, MD, and Renee Morales, MD. This season of Modern MedEd, an APGO podcast was made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals.

Modern MedEd is a education podcast hosted by APGO, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #7

  S2 Educating Students with Learning and Physical Disabilities

  Mar 23, 202646 minS2

  Episode 7: Educating Students with Learning and Physical Disabilities Guest: Dr. Lisa Meeks Co-Host: Dr. Renee Morales Co-Host: Dr. Huma Farid Overview Episode 7 of Season 2 of Modern MedEd features a conversation with Dr. Lisa Meeks and co-hosts, Drs. Renee Morales and Huma Farid. They explored how medical education can more effectively support learners with disabilities by embracing systemic change, applying universal design principles, and cultivating a culture of inclusion. Key themes included the prevalence of disabilities among medical students, the persistent barriers to disclosure and accommodation, the role of universal design in reducing the need for individual requests, the influence of hierarchy and institutional culture on whether students feel safe disclosing, and emerging possibilities such as AI‑enabled tools to enhance accessibility in the future. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Supporting Learners with Disabilities 01:26 Dr. Lisa Meeks' Focus on Equity in Medical Education 02:31 Data on Disability Prevalence, Disclosure Barriers, Safety to Disclose 04:36 Structural Barriers and Stigma in Medical Education 06:48 Common Disabilities Among Medical Students 09:11 Evolution of Attitudes Toward Disability in Medicine 11:53 Universal Design, Systemic Approaches 13:35 Practical Strategies for Inclusive Education 18:49 Assessment Culture and Accessibility 22:30 Hierarchy, Power, and Psychological Safety 27:22 Faculty Development and Expectations 30:05 Supporting Learners in Patient Interactions 32:01 Future of Accessibility: Standardization and AI 33:58 AI-Supported Precision Accommodations 37:51 Mentoring Future Leaders in Disability-Informed Practice 38:03 Addressing Myths and Supporting Disclosing Learners 40:50 The Power of Kindness and Trust in Disclosure 41:30 Conclusion: Culture and Systems Change for Inclusion Guests and Hosts Dr. Lisa Meeks Dr. Lisa Meeks' Profile at University of Illinois Chicago Dr. Renee Morales Provider profiles | Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences EVMS Medical Group at Old Dominion University Dr. Huma Farid https://findadoc.bidmc.org/details/2026/huma-farid-obstetrics__gynecology-miltonReferences References Academic Medicine Special Supplement Issue on Disability Inclusion https://academic.oup.com/academicmedicine/issue/100/Supplement_2 Assessment of Accommodation Requests Reported by a National Sample of US MD Students by Category of Disability, JAMA 2022 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2795360 Removing Barriers and Facilitation Access: Increasing the Number of Physicians with Disabilities https://academic.oup.com/academicmedicine/article/93/4/540/8349097 Financial Support Season Two of Modern MedEd , an APGO podcast, was made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from CooperSurgical.

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  Episode #6

  S2 Environmental Justice as Part of a Medical School Curriculum

  Mar 2, 202624 minS2

  Episode 6: Environmental Justice as Part of Medical School Curriculum Guest: Dr. Sarena Hayer Guest: Dr. Santosh Pandipati Co-Host: Dr. Fei Cai Co-Host: Dr. Christopher Morosky Overview In Episode 6 of Season 2 of Modern MedEd, this podcast discusses the critical intersection of environmental justice and ob-gyn practice, emphasizing the importance of understanding environmental factors that affect maternal and fetal health. The conversation covers the definition of environmental justice, its historical context, and its relevance in medical education. The speakers highlight the need for awareness of social determinants of health, the communities disproportionately affected by environmental issues, and the integration of environmental justice into medical curricula. They also discuss advocacy efforts beyond clinical settings and the importance of ongoing research in this field. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Environmental Justice 01:02 Defining Environmental Justice 05:17 Importance of Environmental Justice in OB-GYN Education 12:17 Communities Affected by Environmental Justice 15:35 Integrating Environmental Justice into Medical Curriculum 23:19 Beyond the Clinical Encounter 28:47 Research Areas in Environmental Justice 34:11 Key Takeaways for Educators Guests and Hosts Dr. Sarena Hayer Sarena Hayer, MD | Cedars-Sinai - Obstetrics & Gynecology | Cedars-Sinai Dr. Santosh Pandipati Dr. Santosh Pandipati, M.D. | Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology | Sutter Health Dr. Fei Cai https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/fei-cai-md Dr. Christopher Morosky https://facultydirectory.uchc.edu/profile?profileId=Morosky-Christopher References Crenshaw, K. (2015). On Intersectionality: Essential Writings (New Press). ISBN 9781595587046. Eckelman MJ, Sherman J. Environmental Impacts of the U.S. Health Care System and Effects on Public Health. PLoS One. 2016 Jun 9;11(6):e0157014. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0157014. PMID: 27280706; PMCID: PMC4900601. Financial Support Season Two of Modern MedEd , an APGO podcast, was made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from CooperSurgical.

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  Episode #5

  S2 Anti-Racist Medical Education

  Feb 16, 202633 minS2

  Episode 5: Anti-Racist Medical Education Guest: Dr. Priya Garg Co-Host: Dr. Fei Cai Co-Host: Dr. Ashley Comfort Overview In Episode 5 of Season 2 of Modern MedEd, Dr. Fei Cai and Dr. Ashley Comfort discuss the implementation of an anti-racist medical education curriculum with Dr. Priya Garg. They explore the motivations behind the curriculum, the importance of student buy-in and participation, and the challenges of faculty engagement. Dr. Garg shares insights on how to infuse anti-racism into various medical disciplines, the significance of community involvement, and the need for accountability in measuring the impact of these changes. The conversation emphasizes the importance of collaboration among students, faculty, and leadership in creating a more equitable medical education system. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Anti-Racist Medical Education 01:24 Dr. Priya Garg's Role and Vision 02:20 Student-Led Initiatives and Motivations 04:18 Curriculum Redesign for Equity 06:26 Faculty Engagement and Collaboration 08:11 Themes of Change in Medical Education 12:25 Community Response and Transparency 13:41 Surprises in the Journey 16:00 Measuring Impact and Accountability 18:09 Addressing Structural Racism in Curriculum 20:06 Integrating Anti-Racism into Medical Science 21:24 Emotional Labor in Anti-Racist Work 23:01 Building a Supportive Community 25:01 Looking Forward: The Future of Diversity in Medicine 27:10 Parting Thoughts and Hope for Change Guests and Hosts Dr. Priya Garg Priya Garg | Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Dr. Fei Cai https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/fei-cai-md Dr. Ashley Comfort Dr. Ashley Comfort, MD - Oula References Green KA, Wolinsky R, Parnell SJ, Del Campo D, Nathan AS, Garg PS, Kaplan SE, Dasgupta S. Deconstructing Racism, Hierarchy, and Power in Medical Education: Guiding Principles on Inclusive Curriculum Design. Acad Med. 2022 Jun 1;97(6):804-811. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000004531. Epub 2021 Nov 23. PMID: 34817407. Nathan AS, Del Campo D, Garg PS. Where are we now? Evaluating the one year impact of an anti-racism curriculum review. Med Teach. 2025 Jan;47(1):58-63. doi: 10.1080/0142159X.2024.2316852. Epub 2024 Feb 21. PMID: 38382447. Garg PS, Barber A. Developing Antiracism Metrics: Steps Forward to Drive Change in Medical Education. Acad Pediatr. 2023 Nov-Dec;23(8):1522-1523. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2023.08.001. Epub 2023 Aug 10. PMID: 37572977. Financial Support Season Two of Modern MedEd , an APGO podcast, was made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from CooperSurgical.

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  Episode #4

  S2 Reproductive Health Care Education Post-Dobbs, Part 2

  Feb 2, 202639 minS2

  Episode 4: Reproductive Health Care Education Post-Dobbs, Part 2 Guest: Dr. Valerie French Co-Host: Dr. Huma Farid Co-Host: Dr. Christopher Morosky Overview In Episode 4 of Season 2 of Modern MedEd, Huma sits down with Chris to reflect on his discussion with Dr. Valerie French about innovations in contraception and the importance of comprehensive reproductive health education in the post-Dobbs era. They explore recent advancements in contraceptive methods, including the evolution of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), and the role of telehealth in improving access to care. The conversation also highlights the need for medical education that covers more than contraception efficacy, including but not limited to teaching the importance of the patient’s perspective on contraception, patient autonomy, shared decision-making, disparities in cost and access at pharmacies, as well as recognizing one’s own biases when discussing contraception with patients. Ultimately, they emphasize the complexity of contraceptive care education and the need to stay nimble and up to date. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Innovations in Contraception 02:55 Recent Contraceptive Innovations 05:57 Addressing Pain Management in IUD Insertion 08:50 Barriers to Accessing Contraceptive Methods 12:02 Evolution of LARC Access and Same-Day Placement 15:07 Telehealth and Contraceptive Care 18:12 Personalized Care and Shared Decision Making 20:57 Teaching Contraceptive Care Effectively 23:52 Disparities in Access to Contraception 27:12 Future Innovations in Contraception 29:53 Emergency Contraception and Systemic Changes 33:01 The Intersection of Contraception and Patient Care Guests and Hosts Dr. Valerie French https://findadoctor.kansashealthsystem.com/provider/valerie-a-french/2305452 Dr. Huma Farid https://findadoc.bidmc.org/details/2026/huma-farid-obstetrics__gynecology-miltonReferences Dr. Christopher Morosky https://facultydirectory.uchc.edu/profile?profileId=Morosky-Christopher References Wu J, Trahair E, Happ M, Swartz J. TikTok, #IUD, and User Experience With Intrauterine Devices Reported on Social Media. Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Jan 1;141(1):215-217. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005027. Epub 2022 Dec 5. PMID: 36473194; PMCID: PMC9892286. Dehlendorf C, Krajewski C, Borrero S. Contraceptive counseling: best practices to ensure quality communication and enable effective contraceptive use. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Dec;57(4):659-73. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000059. PMID: 25264697; PMCID: PMC4216627. French VA, Mattingly TL, Rangel AV, Shelton AU. Availability of ulipristal acetate: A secret shopper survey of pharmacies in a metropolitan area on emergency contraception. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2019 Nov-Dec;59(6):832-835. doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2019.06.018. Epub 2019 Jul 26. PMID: 31358378. Financial Support Season Two of Modern MedEd , an APGO podcast, was made possible in part by an unrestricted educational grant from CooperSurgical.

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  Episode #3

  S2 Reproductive Health Care Education Post-Dobbs, Part 1

  Jan 20, 202627 minS2

  Episode 3: Reproductive Health Care Education Post-Dobbs, Part 1 Guest: Dr. Alison Edelman Co-Host: Dr. Fei Cai Co-Host: Dr. Huma Farid Overview In Episode 3 of Season 2 of Modern MedEd – the first episode in a two-part series on reproductive health education post-Dobbs – Huma and Fei unpack a timely and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Alison Edelman on the future of reproductive health education in a rapidly changing legal landscape. The episode explores how recent legal shifts are reshaping medical training, from gaps in clinical exposure to new pressures on transparency in ob-gyn clerkship and residency curricula. Dr. Edelman discusses the administrative and legal complexities educators now face, even in permissive states, and highlights innovative strategies—such as cross-state partnerships, “orphan programs,” and simulation-based learning—to ensure trainees receive comprehensive education. The conversation emphasizes the importance of proactive communication, adaptability, and advocacy to support learners and safeguard the future of reproductive health education giving learners the knowledge they need about contraception, pregnancy, consent, fertility, and overall wellbeing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Reproductive Health Education Post-Dobbs 01:21 Why Dobbs Changed Medical Education — Not Just Care Delivery 02:43 Introducing Dr. Alison Edelman and the Oregon Training Context 04:11 Permissive vs. Restrictive States: How Geography Shapes Training 05:37 Transparency in Ob-Gyn Clerkship and Residency Training After Dobbs 06:42 Navigating Administrative and Legal Confusion as an Educator 08:06 Teaching when you “Can’t Say the Word Abortion”: Realities in Restrictive States 09:55 Creative Training Models: Sister Sites and “Orphan Programs” 11:11 Knowledge-Based Training When Clinical Exposure Is Limited 12:36 The Role – and Limits – of Simulation in Procedural Education 15:33 Balancing Roles: Clinician, Educator, Advocate, and Leader 18:07 Keeping Curricula Current Amid Rapid Legal Change 19:58 Sharing the Burden: Department-Wide Communication and Culture 21:23 Conscientious Objection, Professionalism, and Patient Care 24:23 Key Takeaways and Looking Ahead to Part 2 Guests and Hosts Dr. Alison Edelman https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/alison-edelman-md-mph Dr. Fei Cai https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/fei-cai-md Dr. Huma Farid https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/huma-farid-md https://findadoc.bidmc.org/details/2026/huma-farid-obstetrics__gynecology-miltonReferences References Patient-Centered Abortion Care Education Curriculum https://www.acog.org/education-and-events/creog/curriculum-resources/patient-centered-abortion-care-education-curriculum Innovating Education in Reproductive Health https://www.innovating-education.org/ The College of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare https://www.cosrh.org/ Financial Support Season Two of Modern MedEd , an APGO podcast, was made possibl

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