Training residents in clinical teaching skills: a resident-managed program

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Internal Medicine Training

Background:

• Effective teaching skills are crucial for resident development.
• Existing resident teaching programs may benefit from structured, resident-led components.

Purpose of the Study:

• To implement and evaluate a resident-managed program aimed at enhancing internal medicine residents' teaching skills.
• To assess residents' perceptions and acceptance of a modified teaching model within their training.

Main Methods:

• A modified Fewett (1982) teaching model was integrated into an ongoing resident teaching program.
• Twenty-six of 29 internal medicine residents voluntarily participated in a 6-month workshop series.
• The program was managed by senior residents.

Main Results:

• The resident-managed teaching program exhibited a low attrition rate.
• Participants showed a high level of acceptance for the workshop format.
• The program was deemed manageable by senior residents.

Conclusions:

• Resident-managed teaching programs are feasible and can be effectively led by senior residents.
• Such programs have the potential to significantly benefit resident teaching skills and overall medical education.
• The modified teaching model was well-received, indicating its utility in resident training.