Teaching medical students - tips from the frontline
Best, J.
Australian Family Physician 41(1-2): 22-24
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-8495 PMID: 22276279 Document Number: 659614
Medical student teaching in the general practice setting in Australia is increasing at an exponential rate. Many experienced general practitioners who are motivated to teach have little or no training in teaching, and can feel intimidated by the process. The result is often the default position of passive teaching whereby the medical student merely observes consultations. To provide tips and suggestions for teachers in general practice new to training medical students. Preparation and organisation before the student joins the practice can overcome initial concerns. Developing an in-house curriculum and protocol for teaching processes can improve quality of teaching and enjoyment for both teacher and student.