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Bridging the Gap Between Academic Studies and Professional Practice: Administrative Internship Program
In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Toby Jones, a college administrative intern and former intern with Cleveland Clinic's Summer College Internship program. Toby shares his experiences in the program, which blends hands-on administrative work with exposure to healthcare education. Interns work closely with mentors to support Cleveland Clinic's high school internship program, assist with data analysis and help manage projects that impact healthcare education. Tune in to learn more about the program, the skills interns develop and how the program prepares students for careers in healthcare administration and education.
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December 26, 2024
Engaging Future Innovators Through Novel Internship Program
In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Carlos Herrera, an intern with Cleveland Clinic's Center for Youth & College Education, about the Discovery Accelerator Internship Program. This program offers college students hands-on experience with quantum computing, AI and healthcare research. Carlos shares his journey as a computer science student and his work in the program, which aims to prepare the next generation of healthcare innovators. Tune in to explore the cutting-edge projects interns can participate in, from AI-driven disease prediction to cancer research using quantum computing.
Play NowDecember 11, 2024
From AI to VR: Inside Cleveland Clinic’s Advanced Tech Internship
In this episode of MedEd Thread, we speak with Carlos Herrera, an intern with Cleveland Clinic's Center for Youth & College Education, about the Advanced Technology Internship Program — a unique summer opportunity for Northeast Ohio high school students. Carlos highlights the program's specialized tracks, from AI to biomedical engineering, and explains how this paid internship provides transformative, hands-on experiences in cutting-edge fields like high-performance computing, virtual reality and healthcare innovation.
Play NowNovember 27, 2024
Global Care: Enhancing Patient Experience Across Borders
In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Duaa Hammoda, Director of Service Excellence for Global Patient Services at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Hammoda explores the unique challenges and strategies behind delivering culturally sensitive care to international patients. Learn how Cleveland Clinic is leading the way in enhancing global patient experiences through personalized care, operational excellence and empathy, fostering trust and better outcomes for patients from diverse backgrounds.
Play NowNovember 13, 2024
Health Equity in Medical Education: A Commitment to Change
In this episode of MedEd Thread, we talk with Dr. Bud Isaacson, Executive Dean of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, about the vital role of health equity in medical education. Dr. Isaacson shares how CCLCM has integrated health equity into its mission and curriculum, addressing issues such as implicit bias; disparities in clinical care and research; and the importance of trust-building with marginalized communities. He also discusses initiatives aimed at promoting diversity, inclusive faculty development and climate change's impact on health equity. This engaging discussion offers insight into the future of health equity in medical education and the efforts underway to train future physicians to provide care that is compassionate, inclusive and responsive to all patients.
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