Resourcing innovative teaching of audit--models, methods and MAAGs

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Clinical Practice Improvement

Background:

• Clinical audit is crucial for medical practice and education.
• Limited examples exist on teaching undergraduate clinical audit.
• Effective audit education is vital for developing competent healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present an innovative teaching model for undergraduate clinical audit.
• To highlight the benefits of integrating expert support into medical education.
• To improve student motivation and readiness for postgraduate audit tasks.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a novel teaching strategy for clinical audit.
• Inclusion of enhanced learning support from Medical Audit Advisory Group staff.
• Focus on practical application and skill development in audit procedures.

Main Results:

• The model provides a unique educational arrangement in the UK.
• Students gain a positive learning experience through skilled resource utilization.
• Enhanced motivation and ability for postgraduate audit are fostered.

Conclusions:

• The presented model effectively uses skilled resources for medical education.
• This approach enhances student learning experiences and audit capabilities.
• It is recommended for improving undergraduate and postgraduate audit training.