Resident Block-rotation in Clinical Teaching Improves Student Learning

In 2007, a new block-rotation in clinical teaching was implemented for the third-year residents in thepediatric residency program at Texas Tech HSC in El Paso, Texas. We describe the design andimplementation of this rotation, as well as its impact on student learning and satisfaction. During 2.5acad...

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Published in:Academic Leadership Journal 2010-01, Vol.8 (3), p.317-321
Main Authors: Akins, Ralitsa, Handal, Gilbert, null, null
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:In 2007, a new block-rotation in clinical teaching was implemented for the third-year residents in thepediatric residency program at Texas Tech HSC in El Paso, Texas. We describe the design andimplementation of this rotation, as well as its impact on student learning and satisfaction. During 2.5academic years, the teaching residents supported the experiences in the pediatric clerkship of 129medical students. Evaluations of teaching residents and clinical teaching rotation, as well as writtenfeedback indicate improved student learning and satisfaction. Our clinical teaching rotation presents astructured approach to "teaching residents to teach" with an ample time for practice of the new skillsand discovery of resident own teaching style. We recommend the implementation of teaching block rotationsto augment training experiences and student learning.
ISSN:1533-7812
1533-7812
DOI:10.58809/WZMK5772