Podcast episodes

  • Starting Off On The Right Foot - with Dr Lara Boland

    Starting Off On The Right Foot - with Dr Lara Boland

    In this first episode of the PiVE Pointers podcast for Partners in Veterinary Education (PiVE) practices, Dr Lara Boland (University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney) discusses the basics of clinical placements. With tips on how to welcome students into the hospital team, what expectations the University has of students on placements, how to engage them and where you can find additional support if needed, this short conversation covers the key elements of setting the foundations for a successful rotation for everyone. Guest: Dr Lara Boland - University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney, The University of Sydney Host: Dr Simone Maher - Director, Centre for Veterinary Education

  • Teaching On The Run - With Dr Kate Mills

    Teaching On The Run - With Dr Kate Mills

    Learning clinical skills is an important component of extra mural placements for DVM students. But how to integrate these into a busy practice without compromising patient outcomes can be tricky. Dr Kate Mills discusses tips for helping students develop these essential skills from both the perspective of how these skills are taught in the university setting, and how this can be transferred to the clinical environment. Guest: Dr Kate Mills Host: Dr Simone Maher - Director, Centre for Veterinary Education

  • Navigating Feedback and Difficult Conversations - with Dr Anne Quain

    Navigating Feedback and Difficult Conversations - with Dr Anne Quain

    Providing feedback can be one of the trickiest parts of hosting students. In this conversation, Dr Anne Quain provides tips for navigating those discussions to bring about behaviour change without causing distress. Guest: Dr Anne Quain Host: Dr Simone Maher - Director, Centre for Veterinary Education

  • Communication Challenges and Ten Pin Bowling Syndrome - with Dr Sanaa Zaki

    Communication Challenges and Ten Pin Bowling Syndrome - with Dr Sanaa Zaki

    If you regularly host final year students in your practice you will know there can be a wide range in their capacity to communicate with clients and colleagues. In this conversation Dr Sanaa Zaki talks about navigating this to help students contribute meaningfully whilst on their placement, and ensure a harmonious experience for everyone. Guest: Dr Sanaa Zaki Host: Dr Simone Maher - Director, Centre for Veterinary Education