{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Navigating the Coordinator Role: Julie Beckerdite and Carrie Racsumberger on Communication, Boundaries, and Building Strong Relationships","description":"In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin is joined by Julie Beckerdite, director of education for the Departments of Pathology and Psychiatry, and Carrie Racsumberger, fellowship program manager in the Department of Pathology - both at Mass General Brigham. Together, they share insights from their work on the ACGME Coordinator Advisory Group in a practical conversation on the relationships that shape the program coordinator role in graduate medical education (GME). Drawing on their experience, Beckerdite and Racsumberger discuss how interactions with residents, fellows, faculty members, and program leaders can be both a major source of satisfaction and a source of ongoing challenge. They share strategies for setting expectations early, communicating effectively, and addressing common issues like delayed responses, professionalism concerns, and recurring administrative demands. They also emphasize the importance of establishing clear boundaries with the support of leadership while maintaining a respectful, collaborative approach that promotes accountability and teamwork. The conversation highlights the meaningful connections coordinators build with residents\/fellows, and the important role they play in supporting professional development and fostering psychological safety within programs. Throughout the discussion, Beckerdite and Racsumberger emphasize perspective-taking, consistency, and the value of strong relationships in navigating difficult situations. Listeners will gain practical insights into how intentional communication and clear role definition can strengthen team culture and enhance the coordinator experience in GME. Podcast Chapters (00:00) \u2013 Intro and Guest Introduction (00:45) \u2013 Focus on Coordinator Well-Being and Relationships (02:10) \u2013 Managing Task Completion and Setting Expectations (04:41) \u2013 Using Leadership Support and Accountability (06:45) \u2013 Coordinator Role in Professionalism and Recruitment (09:20) \u2013 Setting Boundaries and Defining the Coordinator Role (11:45) \u2013 Finding Satisfaction in Resident Relationships (13:25) \u2013 Managing Difficult Interactions and Perspective (15:52) \u2013 Growth, Meaning, and Supporting Trainees (16:26) \u2013 Psychological Safety and Connection (17:23) \u2013 Coordinators as Leaders (18:20) \u2013 Closing and Resources ","author_name":"ACGME Well-Being Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/acgme.libsyn.com\/website","html":"