Getting SET for Student Success: Foundations for a Student Education Team

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Family Medicine
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Clinical education in family medicine faces logistical challenges.
• Traditional precepting models can limit learner capacity.
• Need for sustainable and scalable educational structures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and evaluate the Student Education Team model.
• To address logistic issues in family medicine clinical education.
• To enhance the integration of learners into clinical workflows.

Main Methods:

• Implemented a team-based, patient-centered care model.
• Integrated simultaneous precepting for multiple learners.
• Utilized a team schedule for patient booking, informing patients of student involvement.

Main Results:

• Increased learner-to-preceptor ratios compared to traditional models.
• Enhanced the number of learners completing rotations.
• Reduced patient refusal of student involvement and improved patient throughput.

Conclusions:

• The Student Education Team model provides a viable solution for integrating medical education into clinical practice.
• Offers a sustainable approach for clinicians to accommodate learners.
• Facilitates efficient patient care delivery while supporting education.