‘Moving the Needle’ Podcast: ‘Bridging Disciplines, Building Trust: Community-Centered Learning in Health Care’
July 20, 2026

In her debut as a co-host of the “Moving the Needle” podcast series, Rebecca Carter, MD, welcomes Esa Davis, MD, MPH, professor and interim chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
They discuss how moving beyond the walls of the classroom and partnering with communities can help to shape more responsive, equitable, and effective health care.
“Moving the Needle,” a podcast produced by the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, delivers frank conversations with instructors, learners, leaders, and creators about all things teaching and learning.
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