Benjamin Kinnear
@Midwest_MedPeds
he/him #MedPeds passionate about #MedEd and #POCUS. Addicted to Cardinals baseball.
Don’t say I didn’t warn you #sideeffects #vaccineswork

AMAZING paper from @CincyIM @DesaisSima in @NEJM on discontinuity in #MedEd nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…
Why don’t learners show up? 🎧Ep. 51 of #CurbsidersTeach tackles engagement head-on w/ Drs. Garber & Ward. ✅ SWOT analysis ✅ Protected time ✅Creative formats thecurbsiders.com/teach
The "Back in My Day" Folly in Medical Education icenet.blog/2025/05/20/the…
Every wonder how to become a 'Reviewer 2'? We got you covered. @MedEd_Journal @LynelleGov @helenrchurch #MedEd …epublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/me…

Fantastic post from @CincyIM #MedEd The “Back in My Day” Folly in Medical Education icenet.blog/2025/05/20/the…
Still the one form of schadenfreude I allow myself without guilt.

🤩🤩🤩My #MedPeds PD heart is full 🧡
We are so beyond thrilled to welcome our incoming class of interns. Without further ado, we are proud to introduce the Cincinnati #MedPeds Class of 2029!!
A must listen!
New on our #Podcast! A conversation w/ @CincyIM, David Hirsh, & Kate Jennings about the unintended consequences of changes in #MedEd assessment & the impact on residency application & selection. Anywhere podcasts are available. Transcript available here: ow.ly/aC0J50VkgPw
Procrastination is not a time management problem. It’s an emotion management problem. You’re not avoiding work. You’re avoiding tasks that feel boring, frustrating, or stressful. Postponing prolongs pain. The dread of starting is quickly outweighed by the joy of progressing.
Generosity is an anti-depressant. Depressed people were randomly assigned to give less than a penny a day to charity. Over the next 2 months, moods improved and depression declined. The more they gave, the better they felt. Even small acts of kindness elevate mental health.
The Cincinnati Dictionary of Unspoken Moments in Health Professions Education icenet.blog/2025/03/11/the…
Ever had 'famagui' as a student? Do you know what 'melodeim' means? What about 'oratrud'? Check out the 1st edition of the #Cincycrew Dictionary of Unspoken Moments in #HPE #MedEd icenet.blog/2025/03/11/the…

This appeared on the counter while I was making dinner. Remember that kindness is still abundant, and it can change a person’s day ❤️


Cynicism is not a mark of intelligence. It's a defense mechanism to avoid being exploited. 192k adults, 30 countries: People with poor reasoning skills are more likely to see human nature as selfish and untrustworthy. A sign of wisdom is refusing to expect the worst in others.
We had a great #MedPeds primary care pathway event last night, and everyone left with some new expertise in identifying common rashes!
All stars one and all 🤩
We love a #MedPeds to #MedPeds handoff! Featuring PGY-1’s Emily Carnes, Arshdeep Kaur, and Lauren Wylie!
The best bookends on nights rotations: 1. Pre-nights ice cream deliveries 2. Post-night brunch #MedPeds #MedEd
Aspirational humans 🤩🤩🤩
We are SO PROUD of #MedPeds PGY-4 @schoenex and IM Chief Kait Snapp for winning the @acgme David Leach Award! Alex has built curriculum and programming on caring for patients with medical complexity, and Kait’s work focused on improving simulation training! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Beautiful! This one is my favorite:
Cincinnati as Canvas! What are your favorite pieces of Cincinnati city art?