‘Moving the Needle’ Podcast: ‘Bringing Play and Experimentation into Professional Education’
March 11, 2026

In this episode, "Bringing Play and Experimentation into Professional Education," host Erin Hagar welcomes Krista Tookhan, MD, assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine. Tookhan explains how she brings fun and creativity into her classroom, inventing games that inspire her students and lead to better performance overall.
"Moving the Needle," a podcast produced by the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL), delivers frank conversations with instructors, learners, leaders, and creators about all things teaching and learning.
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