Flipping the Rounds Room: Pre-Receiving Rounds to Enhance Clerkship Effectiveness

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Medical Education
• Clinical Teaching Strategies

Background:

• Clinical rounds are essential for teaching and learning in veterinary settings.
• Traditional rounds often occur after patient admission, limiting proactive learning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the implementation of pre-receiving rounds sessions.
• To evaluate the perceived benefits and limitations of this educational approach.
• To provide guidance for effective integration into veterinary teaching hospitals.

Main Methods:

• The article outlines a specific model for conducting pre-receiving rounds.
• It discusses the practical aspects of session implementation.
• Qualitative insights into learner and educator experiences are incorporated.

Main Results:

• Pre-receiving rounds enhance learner preparedness for case management.
• Opportunities for teaching and skill modeling are expanded.
• Efficiency in patient case receiving is improved.

Conclusions:

• Implementing pre-receiving rounds offers significant advantages for veterinary education.
• This proactive approach optimizes learning and hospital workflow.
• Further adoption is recommended for enhanced veterinary training programs.