CAMH, Dr. David Gratzer: Physician and Educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
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The evolution of medical education with Dr. Ivan Silver
The evolution of medical education with Dr. Ivan Silver
The evolution of medical education with Dr. Ivan Silver
Wednesday 29th November 2023
Join Dr. Ivan Silver as he explores the future of medical education, discussing AI, online learning, and continuous professional development.
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CAMH, Dr. David Gratzer: Physician and Educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Ivan Silver's early influences and dedication to education
- Unprecedented changes in medical education, including the pivot to online learning and integration of technology like ChatGPT
- The future of continuous professional development (CPD) and the global community of CPD
- Insightful rapid-fire minute with Dr. Silver offering advice for aspiring educators and those considering retirement
The world of education has changed. Textbooks, highlighters, and classrooms are being replaced by AI, sim and e-learning. To talk about the evolution of medical education, Dr. David Gratzer sat down with returning guest Dr. Ivan Silver, former vice president of education at CAMH and vice dean of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine.
Remember the days of lugging around heavy textbooks and highlighting key points in crowded classrooms? Those days are quickly fading into the past. In this episode, Dr. David Gratzer chats with Dr. Ivan Silver, a retired geriatric psychiatrist and former vice president of education at CAMH, about the sweeping changes in medical education. Dr. Silver, who once taught dance before diving into medicine, shares his unique journey and the pivotal moments that shaped his career.
They discuss how medical education has shifted from being undervalued to having dedicated centers for faculty development. Dr. Silver emphasizes the importance of saying 'yes' to opportunities and taking risks, which can lead to life-changing experiences. The conversation also touches on the role of technology in modern education, including AI tools like ChatGPT, and how they could fit into future medical practices. Dr.
Silver believes that if you can teach young children something they're initially uninterested in, you can achieve almost anything in education. The episode wraps up with Dr. Silver offering practical advice for aspiring educators and those nearing retirement. This engaging discussion not only highlights the current state of medical education but also offers a hopeful glimpse into its future.