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Twelve tips for using applied improvisation in medical education.

Krista Hoffmann-Longtin1,2, Jonathan P Rossing3, Elizabeth Weinstein4,5

  • 1a Department of Communication Studies , Indiana University School of Liberal Arts, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis , Indianapolis , IN, USA.

Medical Teacher
|October 14, 2017
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Applied improvisation (AI) enhances medical education by teaching crucial interpersonal skills through active, theater-based methods. This approach improves communication, teamwork, and adaptability for future physicians in complex healthcare environments.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Healthcare Professional Development
  • Applied Improvisation

Background:

  • Future physicians require enhanced interpersonal communication, collaboration, and adaptability skills.
  • Traditional medical education may not fully address these complex, humanistic skills.
  • Applied improvisation (AI) offers a novel pedagogical approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present best practices for integrating applied improvisation into medical education.
  • To provide practical guidance for faculty new to AI in teaching medicine.
  • To highlight AI's effectiveness in developing essential physician competencies.

Main Methods:

  • Adapting improvisational theater concepts and games for medical curricula.
  • Utilizing an active teaching approach to foster skill development.

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  • Drawing on current evidence and author experiences to inform best practices.

    • Main Results:

    • AI effectively teaches complex interpersonal behaviors like active listening and person-centeredness.
    • AI enhances teamwork and communication skills among medical students.
    • Practical tips are provided for faculty on goal setting, game selection, debriefing, evaluation, and managing resistance.

    Conclusions:

    • Applied improvisation is a valuable instructional strategy for medical education.
    • AI can significantly improve the development of critical skills for future physicians.
    • Implementing AI requires careful planning regarding goals, methods, and faculty support.