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Robyn Latessa1, Anthony Schmitt2, Norma Beaty3
1Department of Family Medicine, University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine Asheville, North Carolina, USA.
The Clinical Teacher
|May 6, 2016
Summary
Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LICs) offer unique teaching opportunities. Student feedback identified seven key themes for effective precepting, resulting in nine practical tips to enhance medical education in LIC settings.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LICs)
- Preceptor Training
Background:
- Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LICs) foster continuous preceptor-student relationships, enabling deeper teaching than traditional models.
- Understanding student perceptions of effective teaching practices is crucial for optimizing LIC experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify student perceptions of effective teaching practices within Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LICs).
- To develop practical tips for preceptors to enhance teaching and learning in the LIC setting.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 27 third-year medical students completing the Asheville LIC at UNC School of Medicine.
- Interviews were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key themes in precepting practices.
Main Results:
- All 27 students participated, providing rich qualitative data on their learning experiences.
- Seven main themes emerged: enhancing teaching, creating 'bring-backs,' supporting patient ownership, structuring clinics, improving feedback, engaging learners, and relationship development.
- These themes were synthesized into nine actionable tips for LIC preceptors.
Conclusions:
- The sustained preceptor-student relationship in LICs presents distinct advantages for medical education.
- The developed LIC preceptor tips offer a valuable resource for optimizing teaching effectiveness in this educational model.
- Student-identified effective practices can guide preceptor development in LIC programs.
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