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Increasing the effectiveness of clinical supervision.
Canadian Medical Association Journal
|September 15, 1984
Summary
Effective clinical preceptor training is crucial for resident education. Key steps include practice screening, learning contracts, feedback skills, and performance evaluation training for better resident supervision.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Supervision
Background:
- Clinical preceptors play a vital role in resident training and supervision.
- Ensuring preceptors are well-equipped is essential for program success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the essential steps for effective preceptor utilization in residency programs.
- To emphasize the need for training clinical preceptors as teachers and evaluators.
Main Methods:
- Screening preceptor practices against program goals.
- Establishing clear learning contracts between residents and preceptors.
- Training preceptors in constructive feedback delivery.
- Developing preceptor skills in resident performance evaluation.
Main Results:
- A structured, four-step approach enhances preceptor effectiveness.
- Training improves preceptors' ability to teach and evaluate residents.
- Well-prepared preceptors contribute to reliable and valid resident assessments.
Conclusions:
- Effective preceptor use requires a systematic approach.
- Training clinical preceptors in teaching and evaluation is paramount.
- This framework supports high-quality resident clinical training.