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Angelika Homberg1, Jan Hundertmark2, Jürgen Krause2
1Department of General Practice and Health Services Research, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.3, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany. angelika.homberg@med.uni-heidelberg.de.
BMC Medical Education
|June 6, 2019
Summary
Medical students in peer-tutoring programs develop key physician competencies through a structured didactic qualification. This training enhances skills across all seven CanMEDS roles, preparing them for future practice.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Physician Competency Development
- Peer-Led Learning
Background:
- Peer-led tutorial courses utilize qualified medical students to enhance peer learning and clinical skills.
- Heidelberg University's Medical Faculty offers a structured didactic qualification program for tutors.
- The program comprises four modules: medical didactics, subject-specific training, practical course performance, and reflection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically analyze the development of medical tutors' role competencies.
- To map these competencies to the CanMEDS Physician Competency Framework.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the didactic qualification program.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative research approach was employed.
- Tutors and training coordinators independently mapped program modules to CanMEDS competencies.
- A consensus process was used to compare and discuss allocations, identifying the "hidden curriculum".
Main Results:
- The qualification program fosters competencies across all seven CanMEDS roles.
- The roles of Scholar and Leader are addressed in all modules.
- Specific modules emphasize the roles of Collaborator, Medical Expert, Communicator, and Professional.
Conclusions:
- The analysis confirms comprehensive competency acquisition for tutors, relevant to both tutoring and future physician roles.
- The program effectively integrates CanMEDS competencies into tutor training.
- Reflection on competency development aids transfer into professional practice.
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