Workshop IV: Teaching One-on-One: What You Really Need to Know

Throughout their careers, all physicians teach fellow clinicians as well as patients. Yet medical students and residents receive little instruction in this important role. In this workshop, you will explore the characteristics of learners and teachers and learn the microskills model of clinical teaching and how to give meaningful feedback. The goal of this workshop is to enhance participants' ability to effectively teach a variety of learners in a clinical setting.

Workshop Objectives

  • Describe the traits of effective teachers and their approach to today's learners.
  • Discuss the 5-Step Microskills Model of Clinical Teaching.
  • Demonstrate the process of getting a commitment and providing for support.
  • Distinguish giving feedback from the process of evaluation.
  • Describe three levels of feedback and explain their effect on learners.
  • Demonstrate the ability to give both positive and negative feedback as required in the Microskills.