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A course on teaching for house officers.
Journal of Medical Education
|February 1, 1985
Summary
A pilot course on clinical teaching methods was well received by volunteer medical residents. This suggests formal education in clinical teaching is beneficial for house staff members.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Skills Training
Background:
- House officers are primary clinical teachers.
- There is a need for structured training in teaching methods for medical residents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a pilot course on clinical teaching methods for third-year medical residents.
- To assess the receptiveness of house staff to formal clinical teaching education.
Main Methods:
- A four-week pilot course with two-hour weekly sessions was developed.
- The course covered essential areas of house officer teaching.
- Clinical and nonclinical faculty facilitated a relaxed, interactive learning environment.
Main Results:
- The pilot course was uniformly well received by all participants.
- Volunteer residents created an atmosphere conducive to learning and shared experience.
Conclusions:
- Formal education in clinical teaching methods is positively received by house staff.
- This pilot experience indicates a valuable role for structured training in medical education.