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Brittany Bettendorf1, Kathleen Quinn-Leering2, Heather Toth3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Immunology, University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Drive, C42 GH, Iowa City, IA 52242 USA.
This study developed an online module to help residents improve their clinical teaching skills. The module was highly rated, suggesting it can enhance medical student education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Graduate Medical Education
Background:
- Residents play a crucial role in educating medical students.
- Residents often lack preparedness for effective teaching in clinical settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an online module for residents focused on key teaching elements for busy clinical environments.
- To enhance residents' preparedness and effectiveness as clinical educators.
Main Methods:
- An online module was created with narrated presentations and video clips of teaching strategies.
- All incoming residents in the 2015-2016 academic year were required to complete the module and a post-test.
- The module covered over 80 specialties and subspecialties.
Main Results:
- 325 residents completed the module and post-test.
- 91.4% of participants completed an optional evaluation.
- The module received high ratings for content, format, and potential to influence teaching practices.
Conclusions:
- Resident teaching is vital for future physicians.
- The developed online module shows promise for wider adoption in other institutions.
- Further research is recommended to assess the module's impact on actual teaching evaluations.
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