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MEDICUS - the Podcast by Duke-NUS Medical SchoolAuthor: MEDICUS
MEDICUS the Podcast shines a spotlight on the people whose very ideas are shaping the future of science and medicine. Produced by Duke-NUS Medical School, a landmark collaboration between Duke University and the National University of Singapore, the podcast shares the stories of scientists who are working on the Little Red Dot to transform medicine and improve lives for people in Singapore and around the world. We cover what we know best--from COVID-19 science to neurological conditions and end-of-life care, and from diabetes and heart disease to sleep disorders and cancers. We make the science relevant and easy to understand. Never want to miss an episode? Subscribe to MEDICUS now: https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/medicus/subscribe Language: en-gb Genres: Natural Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Anatomy of innovation: teaching with purpose
Episode 16
Monday, 29 September, 2025
From virtual reality to 3D-printed tonsils and spines and even digitised human cadavers, the classroom of tomorrow is already here at Duke-NUS. But beyond the cool factor, how do these tools and innovations actually help medical students learn—and how does one decide what tech belongs in the curriculum?In this episode, Professor Fernando Bello shares how his TELI team brings these education-enhancing innovations into the medical classroom. He discusses how educators are being equipped to integrate tech purposefully, what makes a tool truly valuable for learning and whether technology is medicine’s greatest friend or its next big risk.Click here to listen in for sharp insights, behind-the-scenes stories and a glimpse into what’s at the forefront of reimagining medical education from one of its leading innovators.What's inside this episode:Why medical education needs more than chalkboards and how technology is changing thatHow the TELI team chooses what belongs in the classroom (and what doesn’t) to avoid chasing the latest shiny tools and gadgetsWhat it takes to teach educators to integrate tech into their classes and how that ripples back to the studentsThe big question: Should we embrace technology or be cautious of it?Episode Credits:Hosted by: Brandon RaeburnProduction Team: Brandon Raeburn, Daryl Li, Sean Firoz and Anirudh SharmaTo discover more scientific insights and personal stories from Singapore with impact on the world, go to: www.duke-nus.edu.sg/medicus
