The MelbourneACE’s Podcast

Published by MelbourneACE

Education

This audio series from the Melbourne Academy of Clinical Educators (ACE) supports clinical educators who play a vital role in student learning. Designed for educators within and beyond the University of Melbourne, the series offers practical insights and reflections to acknowledge and give back to those who supervise students on placement, with a commitment to ongoing production of new content.

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Recent episodes

Balancing Support and Challenge in Feedback

Jul 31, 2026

In the final episode of this series, Brett Vaughan and Dr Wonie Uahwatanasakul are joined by Professor Liz Molloy to explore how educators can balance support with appropriate challenge. Liz discusses psychological safety, trust and vulnerability, how to prioritise feedback for junior learners, and why difficult conversations should be revisited rather than treated as one-off events.

Unpacking Feedback Models: Moving Beyond the "Feedback Sandwich"

Jul 24, 2026

In Episode 5 of Clinical Edge, Brett Vaughan and Dr Wonie Uahwatanasakul are joined by Professor Liz Molloy to dissect different feedback models in clinical education. Together, they discuss why it's time to throw the classic "feedback sandwich" in the bin and look at how sugar-coating critical advice can hinder learning. Liz breaks down practical, relational frameworks like Feedback Mark 1 and Mark 2, showing how educators can facilitate actionable, transparent, and authentic conversations. Plus, explore the role of Pendleton's model, the importance of legitimising emotions in learning, and tips for creating feedback that truly drives clinical performance.

Receiving Feedback: Building Feedback Literacy for Lifelong Learning

Jul 15, 2026

In Episode 4 of Clinical Edge, Brett Vaughan and Dr Wonie Uahwatanasakul are joined by Professor Liz Molloy to explore the learner's perspective on feedback. Liz discusses why feedback is inherently emotional, how educators can build feedback literacy, and practical ways to help learners seek, interpret and apply feedback to support continuous improvement throughout their clinical careers.

Language in Feedback

Jul 10, 2026

In Episode 3 of Clinical Edge, Brett Vaughan and Dr Wonie Uahwatanasakul are joined by Professor Liz Molloy to explore how language shapes feedback conversations. Liz shares practical strategies for creating psychologically safe discussions, avoiding common feedback pitfalls, and using simple, purposeful phrases that encourage reflection, strengthen learning and help learners translate feedback into meaningful action.

Getting Feedback Right: Practical Conversations That Improve Learning

Jul 1, 2026

In Episode 2 of Clinical Edge, Brett Vaughan and Dr Wonie Uahwatanasakul are joined by Professor Liz Molloy to explore practical strategies for delivering effective feedback. Liz shares how understanding the learner's context, encouraging self-reflection, creating genuine dialogue, and agreeing on clear next steps can make feedback more meaningful, actionable and focused on improving future performance.

Why Feedback Matters in Clinical Education

Jul 1, 2026

In the first episode of Clinical Edge Soundbites, hosts Brett Vaughan and Dr Wonie Uahwatanasakul are joined by Professor Liz Molloy to explore why feedback is central to clinical education. Liz discusses how effective feedback strengthens learner development, improves patient care and supports professional growth, while sharing practical strategies for making feedback more learner-centred, purposeful and impactful.