Hidden curriculum

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This is the podcast where we uncover Ireland's hidden curriculum.

So wherever you are, enjoy this episode of Undercover Irish.

Thomas Kent was born in 1865 at Barnard House near Cassilines in East Cork.

Thanks for being part of our conversation.

Today, we're exploring a topic that every clinician and an educator has encountered, whether or not they've named it: the hidden curriculum.

These are the unwritten lessons that shape how we think and how we act in medicine.

They travel through role modeling, hallway conversations, team dynamics, policies, and the everyday routines of clinical work.

Today, we'll look at where those signals come from, how they affect both family and specialty practice, and what it might take to move our culture towards something more respectful, connected, and collaborative.

And who better to help us navigate this topic than the leaders of Canada's two national medical colleges? Joining us are the CEOs of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the College of Family Physicians of Canada, Chris Watling and Mike Allen.

Chris and Mike have some pretty unique perspectives given their careers and their own experiences, and I'm hoping they'll be able to shed some light on how the hidden curriculum affects learners, clinicians, systems, and the future of our profession.

Welcome to Keyline Plus, Chris and Mike.