#02 - Uncertainty - That’s what one fears most: Scoping review of uncertainty tolerance highlights why theory matters

In this episode, Lara Varpio takes the lead discussing a scoping review study examining uncertainty tolerance.The hosts debate questions relevant to your educational practice, including: What is the role of uncertainty and uncertainty tolerance in both clinical work and in health professions education? Is uncertaintly tolerance a competence to be expected of clinicians? If yes, how can we teach it? The hosts also share some insights about how to do a scoping review (listen into the ongoing debate between Lara and Jon—is a systematic review more like a narrative review or a systematic review). Lara's takeaway message: The theory you select to shape your study foundationally shapes the knowledge you develop.Listen to understand available uncertainty tolerance interventions AND to understand how a different theory would offer our community a very different interpretation. Article: Patel, P., Hancock, J., Rogers, M., & Pollard, S. R. (2022). Improving uncertainty tolerance in medical students: A scoping review. Medical Education, 56(12), 1163–1173. View more details and links to the resources shared on the episode pageHosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda SnellTechnical Producer: Samuel LundbergExecutive Producer: Teresa SöröProduction of Unit for teaching and learning at Karolinska Institutet

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Join hosts Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell, and Lara Varpio as they dive deep into the latest articles and discussions in health professions education (HPE). Combining rigorous academic analysis with light-hearted and accessible commentary, PAPERs podcast is a must-listen for scholars and educators in the field of Medical Education (MedEd).Our podcast, produced by the Unit for Teaching and Learning at Karolinska Institutet (KI) is designed to make complex topics engaging and easy to understand, ensuring it becomes a regular part of your listening schedule. Tune in for insightful conversations that blend scholarly depth with an approachable style.The articles that are discussed relates to topics like Professional Identity Formation (PIF) Theoretical framework, Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Generativ AI, Curriculum design, Faculty development and more!​Website:The PAPERs Podcast - Keeping you up to date on Health Profession Education research (ki.se)Social media: PapersPodcast on X