Good Teachers: A Scoping Review on What Medical Students Value in OB/Gyn Resident Educators

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Graduate Medical Education

Background:

• Resident-as-Teacher (RAT) programs are crucial for medical student development.
• Understanding student perceptions of effective resident educators is key to optimizing curricula.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review and synthesize literature on qualities medical students value in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/Gyn) resident teachers.
• To inform the development of evidence-based Resident-as-Teacher (RAT) curricula.

Main Methods:

• A scoping review was conducted, searching MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science.
• Studies focused on medical student perceptions of OB/Gyn resident teaching behaviors.
• Eight studies met inclusion criteria after screening 1994 records.

Main Results:

• Four key themes emerged: enthusiasm for teaching, clear expectation setting, team inclusion, and professionalism/role modeling.
• Students valued residents who showed genuine teaching interest and fostered a supportive team environment.
• Professional conduct and effective communication of expectations were highly appreciated.

Conclusions:

• Resident teaching behaviors significantly impact medical student learning experiences in OB/Gyn clerkships.
• Integrating valued resident qualities into RAT and mentorship programs can enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Improving resident teaching skills can optimize the overall learning environment for medical trainees.