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IMPACT-PMR: Innovative Methods for Preceptor Advancement and Clinical Teaching in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

by James Tran, MD ↓; Andrew Kramer, DO ↓ & Pamela Hansen, MD ↓

Abstract

Objective: This initiative standardizes the medical student precepting practice among residents in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Utah, enhancing their proficiency and comfort as medical educators. We aim to provide a consistent, comprehensive educational experience for medical students.

Background: In our department, ensuring uniform educational experiences for medical students is challenged by a lack of structured resident preceptor training, clear expectations for diverse medical student levels, and accessible resources across various clinical settings.

Design: Our approach includes a one-hour training on best practices in medical education and evaluation.1,2 We have established an educational checklist for each rotation including foundational PM&R experiences, readings, and resources for active learning. Medical students will be evaluated by residents on a presentation and an OCSE. Residents will perform self-assessments on their perceived ability to teach and assess medical students.3 End-of-rotation surveys will be collected from medical students.

Results: Outcomes are pending but will reflect perceived resident comfort in teaching and evaluating learners as well as medical student satisfaction.

Conclusions: Our goal is to improve the skills and confidence level of our residents in providing quality education to medical students through establishing a framework for residents to precept medical students in various clinical settings.

References

  1. The T-E-A-C-H Model: An Approach to Guide Residents as Teachers. https://www.stfm.org/publicationsresearch/publications/educationcolumns/2021/january/.
  2. Saucier, A. et al. Exploring Family Medicine Residents’ Experiences Teaching Medical Students. PRiMER 5, (2021).
  3. Brink, D., Power, D. & Leppink, E. Results of a Preceptor Improvement Project. Fam. Med. 52, 647–652 (2020).


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IMPACT-PMR: Innovative Methods for Preceptor Advancement and Clinical Teaching in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by James Tran, MD, Andrew Kramer, DO & Pamela Hansen, MD