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Margaret Wolff1, Helen Morgan2, Jasmyne Jackson3
1Departments of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Student perspectives reveal key factors for successful coaching in medical education. Understanding coach attributes, relational skills, coaching techniques, and utilization is crucial for effective academic coaching programs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Competency-Based Medical Education
- Academic Coaching
Background:
- Coaching is increasingly recognized in medical education, yet research on its effectiveness is limited.
- Current coaching practices often lack student perspectives and are based on expert opinion.
- Formal coaching programs are being implemented without robust evidence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore factors influencing students' perceptions of successful coaching experiences.
- To incorporate the student voice into understanding effective academic coaching.
- To inform the development of medical education coaching programs.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing appreciative inquiry and a phenomenological approach.
- Two focus groups conducted with 21 medical students in a formal coaching program.
- Colaizzi's phenomenological analysis used to interpret focus group transcripts.
Main Results:
- Four major themes emerged regarding successful coaching: coach attributes, relational skills, coaching skills, and utilization of coaching.
- Each theme comprised specific dimensions contributing to the student's perception of success.
- Student insights provide a nuanced understanding of effective coaching dynamics.
Conclusions:
- Student perspectives are vital for developing successful coaching programs in medical education.
- Findings highlight essential elements for faculty development in coaching roles.
- Consideration of these themes can enhance the efficacy and impact of academic coaching.
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