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Jan 2023
31m 48s

Cultivating Curiosity: Mysteries, Storie...

The Pharmacy Fika Crew
About this episode

Exploring mysteries, being inquisitive, and approaching the world with a sense of wonder are at the very heart of the academy. In this epidose, Jeff leads a discussion about curiosity.  Dr. Daniel Malcom shares with us the connection between aviation "incidents" and drug safety ... and how stories, deprivation "gaps," cognitive dissonance, and critical reflection can cultivate curiosity.  

Special Guest: Daniel Malcom, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Sullivan University

Get the Transcript!  Pharmacy Fika - Epidose 13 - Cultivating Curiosity

  • Introductions and Fika Sharing from 0:00 to 4:44
  • Our Conversation about Curiosity starts at 4:45

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Resources

Leslie I. Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends On It. New York: Basic Books, 2015

Malcom DR. Curiosity and knowledge are vital components of curricular reform. Am J Pharm Educ 2019;83(1): Article 7503.

Cain J. We should pay more attention to student curiosity. Curr Pharm Teach Learn 2019;11(7):651-4.

Malcom DR, Cain J, Frederick EK, Johnson C. An exploratory assessment of epistemic curiosity in students at three Doctor of pharmacy programs. Am J Pharm Educ 2020;84(9): Article 7970.

Ronson J. How one tweet can ruin your life. TED Talk 2005.  YouTube.

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