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Clive D Brock¹, Alan H Johnson¹, Laurel C Milberg²

¹Department of Family Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States.

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Summary

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Virtual Balint groups for medical students improved interpersonal skills, including active listening and perspective-taking. Participants desired these groups be integrated into their undergraduate medical education curriculum.

Keywords:

Balint groups communication skills doctor-patient relationship empathy undergraduate medical education

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Medical Education
Psychiatry
Psychology

Background:

Challenging clinician-patient relationships are a core competency in medical education.
Balint groups enhance interpersonal skills and reduce burnout in physicians but are underutilized in undergraduate medical education.
Virtual Balint groups offer increased accessibility for medical students across diverse programs.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the feasibility and impact of virtual Balint groups for medical students.
To evaluate the effect of virtual Balint groups on students' interpersonal skills and awareness.
To gauge student interest in integrating Balint groups into their medical school curriculum.

Main Methods:

The American Balint Society (ABS) piloted virtual Balint groups for medical students.
150 students from 26 medical schools were recruited and divided into groups of 10-11.
Groups met monthly for four sessions via Zoom, led by experienced ABS credentialed leaders.

Main Results:

37% of surveyed participants reported improved interpersonal skills, including perspective-taking and active listening.
Students demonstrated increased awareness of their interpersonal impact on patients.
Qualitative feedback revealed a strong desire for Balint groups to be part of medical education.

Conclusions:

The ABS plans to expand virtual Balint groups for medical students.
Future goals include broader student access, faculty leadership training, and research on Balint education outcomes.