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Using standardised students in faculty development workshops to improve clinical teaching skills
Mark H Gelula1, Rachel Yudkowsky
1Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, 60612, USA. mgelula@uic.edu
Medical Education
|July 2, 2003
Summary
Standardised students (SSs) in faculty development programs enhance clinical teaching skills. This method provides a safe, simulated environment for faculty to practice and improve feedback and teaching techniques.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Professions Education
- Faculty Development
Background:
- Clinical teaching skills are crucial for healthcare professionals.
- Effective faculty development programs are needed to enhance teaching abilities.
- Standardised students offer a novel approach to simulating real-world teaching challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the use of standardised students in interdisciplinary faculty development programs.
- To improve clinical teaching skills, focusing on feedback and brief clinical teaching.
Main Methods:
- Utilized standardised students (trained actors portraying patient scenarios) for faculty training.
- Employed microteaching with video recording and feedback sessions.
- Conducted repeated sessions over six months for reinforcement and advanced skill development.
Main Results:
- 36 faculty members from medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and nursing participated.
- Workshops were highly relevant, with participants reporting significant learning.
- Key appreciated elements included video review, peer feedback, interdisciplinary interaction, and practical focus.
Conclusions:
- Standardised students create a high-fidelity, low-risk simulated environment for faculty.
- This approach enhances reflection and experimentation with new teaching behaviors.
- Faculty development programs using standardised students can improve clinical teaching effectiveness.
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