When Doctor Means Teacher: An Interactive Workshop on Patient-Centered Education

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Health Communication
• Patient-Centered Care

Background:

• Healthcare is shifting towards a patient-centered model.
• Shared decision-making requires effective patient-centered education (PCE).
• Existing curricula lack comprehensive PCE training for medical students.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate an interactive workshop to enhance medical students' PCE skills.
• To address the need for structured training in patient-centered communication.

Main Methods:

• A two-session interactive workshop was delivered to 50 medical students.
• The curriculum included didactic instruction, group discussion, and role-play simulations.
• Pre- and post-workshop surveys assessed student confidence and perceived importance of PCE.

Main Results:

• Students found PCE to be an important skill and role-play exercises effective for learning.
• Significant improvements were observed in students' confidence in delivering PCE.
• The workshop was well-received by participants.

Conclusions:

• The developed workshop effectively improves medical students' ability to provide patient-centered education.
• This interactive curriculum fills a recognized gap in medical education.
• The workshop's format is adaptable for various learners and disciplines.