Resident Block-rotation in Clinical Teaching Improves Student Learning

Authors

Ralitsa Akins
Gilbert Handal

DOI

10.58809/WZMK5772

Abstract

In 2007, a new block-rotation in clinical teaching was implemented for the third-year residents in the pediatric residency program at Texas Tech HSC in El Paso, Texas. We describe the design and implementation of this rotation, as well as its impact on student learning and satisfaction. During 2.5 academic years, the teaching residents supported the experiences in the pediatric clerkship of 129 medical students. Evaluations of teaching residents and clinical teaching rotation, as well as written feedback indicate improved student learning and satisfaction. Our clinical teaching rotation presents a structured approach to “teaching residents to teach” with an ample time for practice of the new skills and discovery of resident own teaching style. We recommend the implementation of teaching block rotations to augment training experiences and student learning.

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Akins, Ralitsa and Handal, Gilbert (2010) "Resident Block-rotation in Clinical Teaching Improves Student Learning," Academic Leadership: The Online Journal: Vol. 8: Iss. 3, Article 37.
DOI: 10.58809/WZMK5772
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/alj/vol8/iss3/37