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  • 1Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1 Canada. cladams@ovc.uoguelph.ca

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education
|June 8, 2004
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Veterinary students benefit from a new communication skills training program using simulated clients and patients. This experiential learning approach showed high satisfaction and will be expanded in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine curriculum.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medical Education
  • Communication Skills Training
  • Experiential Learning

Background:

  • The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) implemented an innovative communication skills training program for first-year veterinary students.
  • The program was inspired by successful standardized patient (SP) training methods used in human medical education.
  • It utilizes an experiential learning laboratory with simulated clients (SCs) and patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and implement a novel communication skills training program for veterinary students.
  • To assess the effectiveness and student satisfaction with the new training modality.
  • To explore the applicability of human medical education training techniques in veterinary medicine.

Main Methods:

  • One hundred and four first-year veterinary students participated in small groups (8-9 students) led by a facilitator.

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  • Each student engaged in simulated client and patient interactions, observed by peers and the facilitator.
  • The Calgary-Cambridge Observation Guide (CCOG) was used for performance standards and feedback, alongside other assessment strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • The program's implementation demanded significant resources, including funding, expertise, and faculty support.
    • Preliminary assessments indicated high levels of satisfaction among both students and facilitators.
    • The program demonstrated potential for student education and assessment, leading to plans for expansion.

    Conclusions:

    • Resources and methods from human medical education, such as skills checklists and experiential learning, are transferable to veterinary medical education.
    • Ongoing evaluation is crucial to ensure the program effectively meets communication competency expectations in veterinary practice.
    • The program's successful preliminary outcomes support its integration into later years of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) curriculum.