Twelve tips for practical clinical skills coaching.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

• Coaching is increasingly vital in clinical medicine for developing clinical skills (CS).
• A structured framework is needed to guide effective coaching for pivotal CS in medical training.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present twelve practical strategies for educators to coach students in clinical skills learning.
• To offer a comprehensive guide for CS coaching applicable to individual students or entire programs.

Main Methods:

• Development of twelve actionable tips for CS coaching.
• Structuring the tips into seven key steps of a coaching process.
• Addressing various coaching aspects, including safe spaces, preparation, goal setting, relationship guidance, and communication.

Main Results:

• The twelve tips provide a practical schema for coaching clinical skills.
• Strategies cover establishing rapport, preparation, goal setting, relationship management, and communication techniques.
• The framework supports both struggling students and those aiming for improvement, in individual or program settings.

Conclusions:

• The twelve tips offer a valuable resource for educators in clinical medicine.
• This structured approach enhances the coaching process for clinical skills development.
• Effective coaching strategies are crucial for improving student competency in medical practice.