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EM Download: Fostering a Growth Mindset in the Emergency Department
Samiya Torres1, Sreeja Natesan2
1Cary High School Adobe Certified (Contributed With Infographic Creation) Cary North Carolina USA.
AEM Education and Training
|June 8, 2026
Summary
A growth mindset, the belief that abilities improve with effort, enhances resilience and engagement for learners in emergency medicine. This approach fosters curiosity towards feedback, promoting adaptability and professional development.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology of Learning
Background:
- Learner perception of ability influences feedback response in fast-paced emergency departments (ED).
- A growth mindset fosters the belief that skills are developed through effort, practice, and support, enhancing learner resilience and engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the impact of growth mindset on learning and feedback within emergency medicine education.
- To provide strategies for educators to cultivate a growth mindset in medical learners.
Main Methods:
- This article synthesizes existing literature and expert opinion on growth mindset in medical education.
- It discusses practical strategies for educators to foster a growth mindset, including normalizing struggle and focusing feedback on progress.
Main Results:
- Growth mindset encourages learners to approach feedback with curiosity, reducing fear and apprehension.
- It improves learner resilience, adaptability, and supports long-term professional growth in emergency medicine.
Conclusions:
- Cultivating a growth mindset is crucial for effective feedback and sustained learning in emergency medicine.
- Educators play a key role in creating supportive environments that promote a growth mindset, ultimately benefiting learner development and patient care.
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