Physicians as Teachers

Course Overview

Teaching begins during residency and continues throughout a physician's career. As teachers, physicians are called upon to provide immediate performance evaluations, provide active opportunities for learners to develop clinical skills, and manage an already busy schedule. These modules provide physicians with information on a wide range of topics, from giving effective feedback to overcoming teaching challenges often encountered in real-world settings.

Learning Objectives

• Apply the characteristics of effective feedback during the course of a normal workday
• Adapt feedback to provide clear insight into the learner's behavior
• Describe and avoid several key teaching pitfalls