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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · 10d

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...

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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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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · 22d

If you've ever wanted to elevate your teaching skills & theoretical knowledge, grow as an educator, employ evidence-based teaching, & connect with peers globally - this is YOUR moment. #MedEd #MedTwitter #MedicalEducation #GlobalHealth

Learn more & apply here: pll.harvard.edu/course/train...

Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · 22d

Full transparency: program fee is $9,250 (it's not cheap, but it is competitive compared to other courses!)

T2T-M runs Nov 6, 2025–June 7, 2026, with the first live workshop Nov 6-8, 2025. Application deadline is October 8, 2025. Spots fill up, so don't delay in applying!

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · 22d

T2T-M alumni walk away mastering instructional design, adult learning theory, clinical & classroom teaching, assessment, feedback, curriculum reform, & leadership in med ed. Our course is perfect for early-career & seasoned health-prof educators across disciplines.

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · 22d

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.

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 28

If you’ve ever wanted structured, impactful, evidence-based, high-quality training to develop as a medical educator & a leader in med ed, this is it.

Camila’s story shows what’s possible when passionate clinicians & PhDs invest in teaching. . . and in themselves.

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 28

To ALL our incredible alumni - you inspire us daily 🙏 And for those considering JOINING this community - we'd love for you to consider T2T-M: early applications for the 2025 T2T-M program (with $1000 tuition reduction👌) close July 30, 2025.

Apply here 👉 learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/tra...

Training to Teach in Medicine | Harvard Medical School Professional, Corporate, and Continuing Education

Gain the skills to teach and inspire future health care professionals using innovative, evidence-based strategies in diverse learning settings.

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 28

Camila embodies what makes T2T-M special: medical educators from across the world coming together to strengthen teaching, lead change, & elevate the future of #meded. Watching her grow & flourish as an educator has been a privilege & honor. 🙏

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 28

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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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 25

So if YOU'RE designing AI tools for learners, consider:
✅Personality tone (warm vs competent)
✅Role of feedback (reflective vs directive)✅Autonomy (let students choose)
A chatbot's emotional tone isn't superficial - it shapes how students learn

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 25

What worked best? 🤔

A balance.

Avatars that combined warmth & competence were rated highest in trust and perceived learning support.

Students want both: to feel heard & to be guided.

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 25

Students don’t just want correct answers - they want support that matches the moment.

→ Use warmth for emotional safety & reflective learning
→ Use competence for focused, goal-driven tasks

Design matters in AI-mediated education. #InstructionalDesign #MedEd @HMSPostgradCE

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 19

If you're interested in learning MORE about #mentorship skills, medical education #leadership skills, & med ed evidence, theory, strategies, & techniques, consider the Training to Teach in Medicine (T2T-M) course through @HMSPostgradCE - more info: learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/tra...

Training to Teach in Medicine | Harvard Medical School Professional, Corporate, and Continuing Education

Gain the skills to teach and inspire future health care professionals using innovative, evidence-based strategies in diverse learning settings.

learn.hms.harvard.edu

Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 19

You can’t do it all. . . and you *shouldn’t*. Great mentors know when to refer, connect, & collaborate. Encourage mentees to build a network (not rely on one person). And don’t forget: YOU still need mentors, too.

Nested mentoring strengthens YOU. . . and the whole system.

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 19

Effective mentorship begins with clarity:

→ Set expectations early
→ Invite mentee input
→ Co-create goals

A strong mentoring alliance is built on trust, shared values, & honest communication. There’s no “I” in mentor.

#FacultyDevelopment #MedicalEducation #MedEd @atsmeded.bsky.social

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 19

Your past mentoring experiences - good & bad - are tools. Reflect: What worked? What didn’t? What did you need as a mentee? Transitions (like becoming a mentor) are ideal moments to pause, learn, & reshape your professional identity with intention.

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 19

Early career MDs often feel unprepared but peer & near-peer mentorship is powerful. Shared experiences foster trust, collaboration, & psychological safety - for both mentor & mentee. Say "yes" (authentically) to mentorship opportunities to grow into the role.

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 19

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 👇

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 18

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.

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 18

💡 Takeaway: Aging populations face loneliness & multimorbidity, interventions like gardening may be more than hobbies - they may be low-cost, evidence-based tools for preventive care. Worth keeping in mind as we teach & design health systems.

fulltext: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38287430/

The impact of gardening on well-being, mental health, and quality of life: an umbrella review and meta-analysis - PubMed

Evidence from observational and interventional studies supports a positive role for gardening and HT activities on well-being and general health. Interventional studies with horticultural-based therap...

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 18

🌿 Mechanisms likely include:

Moderate physical activity

Mindfulness & attentional restoration

Social interaction

Increased consumption of home-grown produce

Gardening may support both physical and emotional well-being through multiple pathways.

#wellness #signapore #review

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 18

🧠🫀 The findings align with larger studies:

Gardening has been tied to improved mental health, chronic disease outcomes, and cardiovascular health.

Even during lockdowns, time spent gardening correlated with mental resilience.

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 18

📍 In a door-to-door survey of 386 residents:

Daily gardeners had 43% lower odds of anxiety, health limitations, or both.

Among adults aged ≥53, daily gardening was linked to a 59% lower risk of health limitations.

Benefits were age-dependent.

#singaport #gardening #wellness #systematicreview

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Jeremy Richards, MD, MA, FACP, ATSF @jbricha1.bsky.social · Jul 18

🌱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. ⬇️

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