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Teaching in Clinic

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Teaching effectively in the ambulatory setting can be challenging, primarily due to time constraints and a relative lack of control as compared to the inpatient setting. Often the clinical and teaching agenda may not be known prior to the encounter in the outpatient setting, resulting in the physician having less control of the clinic session’s agenda and workflow. This can make it difficult to simultaneously meet the needs of both the patient and the learner. In order to improve ambulatory education, a multifaceted approach must be taken. Specialized teaching techniques should be employed to ensure that teachable moments are captured in an effective and efficient manner. Additionally, certain aspects of the clinic’s structure, workflow, and scheduling can be modified to help create a more optimal learning environment. While trainees will get some education through direct engagement in patient care, they must also get supplementary ambulatory education, either through a formal curriculum, dedicated conferences, or other team-learning opportunities. Overall, a primary focus should be on empowering learners to take responsibility for their education, as this will help ensure that their learning needs are met.

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  1. Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA

    Nirav G. Shah & Nikita Leiter

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Shah, N.G., Leiter, N. (2019). Teaching in Clinic. In: Kritek, P., Richards, J. (eds) Medical Education in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. Respiratory Medicine. Humana, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10680-5_8

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