Lauren Talhelm

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[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

...Even though it might have been faster for her to complete some notes herself, she took the time to delegate tasks and invest in student teaching. She was consistently respectful to students, staff, and other specialties, demonstrating calmness even amidst chaos."

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Dr. Sofia Espinosa Marazita, OBGYN resident @PennStateGME, was recognized as a #PSHExceptionalTeacher "Sofia ensured that my time on night float was not only educationally enriching but also very inclusive. She made sure to utilize downtime during the shift to provide us with...

[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

...valuable educational takeaways. I especially appreciated her teaching session on pre-eclampsia and the types of twins. Additionally, she was intentional about including medical students in patient care and care planning...

[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

...me to learn new skills while creating a supportive environment that made me feel comfortable stepping outside my comfort zone. She is an excellent instructor, and it was a privilege to work with her."

[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

Dr. Laura Fiorini, General Surgery resident @PennStateGME, was recognized as a #PSHExceptionalTeacher "Dr. Fiorini consistently pushed me to think critically about patient presentations and took time out of her busy day to walk me through key topics. In the OR, she challenged...

[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

...more confident and capable. Overall, Dr. Kallimanis created an ideal learning environment and had a significant positive impact on my clinical development."

[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

Dr. Nancy Kallimanis, Internal Medicine resident @PennStateGME, was recognized as a #PSHExceptionalTeacher "Dr. Kallimanis was an exceptional resident to work with during my rotation at the VA. She consistently took the time to teach throughout the day, breaking down complex...

[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

...concepts in a way that made them directly applicable to patient care. She trusted me with meaningful responsibilities, allowing me to grow while never feeling overwhelmed or unsupported. Her balance of high expectations and steady guidance pushed me to become...

[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

...on challenging concepts and empowers them to participate meaningfully as members of the healthcare team. He is simply wonderful."

[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

Dr. Scott Tucker, Orthopaedic resident @PennStateGME, was recognized as a #PSHExceptionalTeacher "Dr. Tucker is hands down one of the best residents I have ever worked with. He is extremely patient and kind, and he genuinely cares about the well-being of his patients,..

[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

...colleagues, and students. He provides thoughtful feedback and offers constructive suggestions for improvement. He creates opportunities for students to seek clarification...

[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

...He was an outstanding role model both in the OR and beyond. I hope to one day become as genuine a physician as he is."

[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

Dr. Tyler Jarvis, Plastic Surgery resident @PennStateGME, was recognized as a #PSHExceptionalTeacher "Dr. Jarvis is the kind of mentor who leaves a lasting impact on your medical school experience—one you never forget. He went out of his way to make me feel comfortable...

[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

...and reassured me when I felt vulnerable. He consistently exceeded the expectations of a resident—not only acting as a preceptor, but also serving as a trusted peer—all while remaining respectful and professional...

[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

...chief by highlighting Penn State’s residency program and genuinely made me excited about the possibility of staying here for residency."

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Dr. Andrew Koslov, Anesthesiology resident @PennStateGME, was recognized as a #PSHExceptionalTeacher "He was incredibly kind and asked thoughtful, engaging questions that encouraged learning in a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment. He went above and beyond in his role as...

[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

...I found that her example of resiliency set the tone and established an incredible learning and work environment for me."

[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

Dr. Elana Taute, General Surgery resident @PennStateGME, was recognized as a #PSHExceptionalTeacher "Dr. Taute is an exceptional teacher and leader. As the most senior resident on our service, she deliberately sought out helpful learning opportunities for me, helping me to...

[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

...learn how to refine my skills in performing a primary and secondary trauma survey and interpreting imaging findings. Her positivity and overall demeanor set the tone for our team which was able to adapt to challenging circumstances during several unpredictable days...

[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

...impact on my learning experience. As a medical student, I felt consistently supported, challenged, and guided in ways that strengthened both my knowledge base and my clinical confidence."

[Lauren Talhelm @Talhelm_GME]

Dr. Bishal Kadariya, Internal Medicine resident @PennStateGME, was recognized as a #PSHExceptionalTeacher "During my internal medicine rotation, I had the opportunity to work closely with Bishal, whose clinical expertise, patience, and commitment to teaching made a significant...