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Teaching tips for clinical faculty from the Zen tradition

J O Neher1, N Brown

  • 1Valley Medical Center Family Practice Residency, Renton, Wash, USA.

Family Medicine
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Family medicine educators can enhance teaching by studying Zen traditions. This approach encourages open-mindedness and spontaneity in medical education for improved skill development.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Pedagogy

Background:

  • Family medicine educators can benefit from cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural teaching observations.
  • Zen teaching principles offer a unique framework for adapting pedagogical approaches.
  • Traditional Zen emphasizes eliminating preconceptions and fostering open perception.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential adaptation of Zen teaching traditions into medical education.
  • To identify how Zen principles can enhance the skills of family medicine teachers.
  • To provide examples of applying Zen concepts in medical teaching settings.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of Zen teaching methodologies.
  • Application of Zen principles to medical education scenarios.
  • Qualitative exploration of potential benefits for educators and students.

Main Results:

  • Zen's emphasis on clear perception and open-mindedness can reduce teacher and student preconceptions.
  • Cultivating spontaneity and creativity aligns with effective medical teaching.
  • Cross-cultural examination of teaching methods can lead to innovative pedagogical strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Zen traditions offer valuable insights for improving medical education.
  • Adopting Zen-like approaches can foster more effective and creative teaching in family medicine.
  • Further exploration into integrating mindfulness and open perception in medical training is warranted.

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