A student affairs podcast as novel communication tool

Authors

  • Neda Frayha University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Jessica Brown University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Donna Parker University of Maryland School of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36834/cmej.68046

Abstract

Podcasts are prevalent within medical education, but not within medical student affairs. Our Office of Student Affairs (OSA) created a podcast focusing on topics relevant to the medical student experience. There have been over 20,000 downloads thus far. Survey responses and feedback have been positive and highlight the podcast’s utility as a communication tool, with 96% of respondents saying they would recommend this podcast to others. Given the mission of student affairs offices to advise, mentor, and educate students, a student affairs podcast is an exciting innovation for medical schools to consider.

Author Biographies

  • Neda Frayha, University of Maryland School of Medicine

    Assistant Professor, Part-Time

    Office of Student Affairs

    University of Maryland School of Medicine

  • Jessica Brown, University of Maryland School of Medicine

    Assistant Professor

    Department of Epidemiology and Public Health

    University of Maryland School of Medicine

  • Donna Parker, University of Maryland School of Medicine
    Associate Professor of Medicine
    Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education
    Associate Dean for Student Affairs
    University of Maryland School of Medicine
"Head" by Taryn Elaine O'Neill

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Published

2019-11-28

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 4 (2019)

Section

You Should Try This

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How to Cite

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A student affairs podcast as novel communication tool. Can. Med. Ed. J [Internet]. 2019 Nov. 28 [cited 2025 Dec. 14];10(4):e99-e101. Available from: https://dev.journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cmej/article/view/68046