Clinical Teaching in the ED
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Educational Objectives
Develop skills to become a better clinical educator
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How to…
How to provide effective teaching while caring for patients in the ED
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Residents as Teachers
Residents play a critical role in medical student education
Professional role models for students Impact on career choices Better understanding of students needs
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Residents as Teachers
General principles of clinical teaching Bedside teaching Giving effective feedback Teaching procedures Teaching with High-Fidelity patient simulators Teaching effective discussion leading and lecturing
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Precepting Medical Students
Make decisions at the bedside Encourage medical student independence Delegate specific tasks to the student Encourage responsible behavior
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The Emergency Department
Different from inpatient and ambulatory care settings
Complaint oriented specialty Unique educational opportunities
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Opportunities Unique to EM
The undifferentiated acutely ill patient Extremes of age The poisoned or intoxicated patient Psychiatric emergencies Environmental emergencies Wound management and trauma Patients requiring emergency procedures Airway management and ultrasound
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Teaching Opportunities
Unique content areas Teaching clinical vignettes Multitasking and time management skills Communication skills Role modeling professional behavior Reinforce EMC goals
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EMC Goals “Competencies”
Perform complaint directed history and physical examinations Develop case specific differential diagnosis Present cases in a concise and organized fashion Appropriate utilization and interpretation of diagnostic studies Appropriate implementation of patient management plans Demonstrate medical professionalism Demonstrate an adequate fund of medical knowledge Demonstrate proficiency in basic procedures
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EMC Objectives Directly participate and document care of at least 25
undifferentiated patients Directly participate and document care of at least 2 patients with
each of the following conditions; Abdominal pain
Chest pain
Fever
Musculoskeletal trauma / wound care
Neurologic case
Shortness of breath Provide & document “anticipatory guidance” for at least 5 patients
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EMC Objectives Perform and / or interpret and document your
participation in selected clinical skills or diagnostic tests; Interpret cervical spine radiograph
Interpret chest radiograph
Perform and interpret 12-lead ECG
Perform intravenous access
Perform phlebotomy
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Observation of ED H&P’s
3106 encounters(48 medical students)
2830 (91.1%) (Documentation of H&P observation)
2620 (92.6%) (H&P’s not observed)
157 (5.5%) (Brief or limited observation of H&P)
53 (1.9%) (Entire or majority of H&P observed)
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Observation of Procedures
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Direct Observation
Direct observation of medical students performing H&P’s is uncommon
Direct observation as a method of teaching is underutilized
Medical students are more likely to receive both procedural instruction and assistance if selected procedures are directly observed
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Diagnosing the learner
Dependant Learner Independent Learner
Medical Student - Intern
Intern - Senior Resident
Assess the learners needs Strengths and weaknesses
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Case 1
35 year old male presents with CP and SOB
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Case 1
Interpret the chest radiograph, provide a clinical diagnosis
Document how you would manage this case
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Case 1
61% of students (n=192) correctly interpreted the chest radiograph
95% of the students that correctly interpreted the chest radiograph managed the case appropriately *Needle decompression
*Tube thoracostomy
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Student – Patient Encounter
Student evaluates patient Case presentation Preceptor verifies data Evaluation / management plan is
implemented Periodic reevaluation / follow up Disposition
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Case Presentation Skills
Improve:
*Patient care
*Educational experience
*Learner – teacher communication
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Case Presentations
“Precepting pitfalls” Interrupting the case prior before
completion
Taking over the case
Inappropriate lectures
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Case Presentations
Listen carefully Allow the presenter to proceed without
interruption The post presentation pause…
*Feedback
*Reassurance
*Validation
*What should I do next?
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Case Presentations Brief, focused 2 – 3 minutes in length Directed opening statement
*Chief complaint and pertinent PMH Description of the HPI, pertinent ROS Additional medical history, etc. Physical examination Differential diagnosis Diagnostic and treatment plan
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Assessment – Oriented Presentation
Opening statement includes the diagnostic impression or assessment followed by a treatment plan
Followed by historical and physical examination data including pertinent positive and negative features that support the clinical assessment
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Method of Questioning
Assertive Facilitative
Teacher Centered Learner Centered
Teaching styles
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Assertive Style
Teacher – centered approach Can gauge the learners knowledge base Asks direct questions Provides information Gives directions
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Assertive Style
What antibiotics should we treat this patient with?
What is the dose of _____? What is the drug of choice for_____? What is the differential diagnosis of RUQ pain?
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Suggestive Style
Can offer suggestions or alternative methods of patient care with questions or statements
Can share opinions and practical experience
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Suggestive Style
“Although a KUB may be helpful, a non-contrast helical CT scan is a better diagnostic test for this patient”
“Augmentin is a treatment option for strep throat, penicillin however is a more cost effective choice”
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Collaborative Style
Socratic approach Learner oriented Explores clinical reasoning and problem
solving abilities Use of higher level questions to promote
critical thinking
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Collaborative Style
What do you think is wrong with the patient?
How should we proceed? What diagnostic studies are necessary? How should we manage this case? Do you think the patient needs to be
admitted?
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Facilitative Style
Elicits and accepts the learners ideas to promote self understanding
May also offer feelings and can encourage the learner
Uses silence
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Facilitative Style
Ms. Jones shared some personal information about her past medical history with you. How did that make you feel?
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Reactive Comments
Ways to redirect and reorient the learner The delayed response
*Allows the learner to reflect and reconsider
*Provides an opportunity to withdraw the incorrect answer
*Gives the learner a second try
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Reactive Comments
Ways to redirect and reorient the learner *Asking questions containing additional clues
*Modifying the question so that the incorrect answer is correct
*Treating wrong answers as possible
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Precepting Models
TraditionalModel
One Minute Preceptor
Patient Centered Learner Centered
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Traditional Precepting Model
Patient centered Inquiry phase is diagnosis driven Most time is spent on patient care issues rather
than learner issues The teacher functions as an expert consultant Focus on areas requiring clarification or areas
missed during the presentation
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One Minute Preceptor Model
Learner centered Inquiry phase elicits the learners
understanding of the case Flexible / modifiable Used in both the inpatient and ambulatory care
setting Five microskills Focus on the learners reasoning
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One Minute Preceptor Model
Case presentation and discussion processDiagnosePatient Listen• Clarify
Diagnose Learner1. Get a commitment2. Probe for supporting
evidence
Teach3. Teach a general
rule4. Provide positive
feedback5. Correct mistakes
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Get a Commitment
Provides an assessment of the learners interpretation of the history and physical examination data Data analysis and synthesis
What do you think is going on with this patient?
What do you want to do for this patient? Commitment may focus on diagnosis,
diagnostic evaluation, treatment plans, etc.
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Probe for Supporting Evidence
Exploring the underlying thought process allows you to identify any gaps in data synthesis or misconceptions
What findings support your diagnosis? What else do you think could be going on
with this patient?
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Teaching General Rules Instruction is more memorable if offered as a
general rule Teaching scripts for a particular complaint or
presentation *Pearls of wisdom
*Teach what learners need to know Keys features of a particular illness Treatment options Approach to a particular complaint Reason for hospital admission
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Teaching General Rules
“You should always consider hypoglycemia in the differential diagnosis of a patient with an altered mental status”
“You should always consider AAA in your differential diagnosis of non-traumatic low back pain in the elderly”
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Feedback
In the setting of clinical medical education, feedback refers to information describing students’ or house officers’ performance in a given activity that is intended to guide their future performance in that same or in a related activity
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Feedback
Goals Praise the learner for a job well done
*Positive feedback Provide direction or suggestions on how
the learner can improve their clinical performance *Constructive criticism
*Guidance to correct mistakes
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Feedback and Evaluation Feedback
*Formative Provides an honest assessment of performance,
including suggestions for improvement
Evaluation*Summative
Describes performance as it relates to the achievement of learning objectives
Course grade
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Feedback
The way in which feedback is provided will influence the perception of its helpfulness
Praise – Criticism – Praise
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Feedback Nonjudgmental Descriptive
*Refer to specific behaviors or actions Be consistent Well timed Ask for self evaluation Always start with positive feedback Incorporate suggestions for improvement Individualized
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Brief Feedback
Bedside Informal Unscripted Unplanned
*During observation of clinical / procedural skills
*End of a patient encounter
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Formal Feedback
Usually more formal May also be unscripted or unplanned Usually occurs away from the bedside
*End of a patient encounter
*End of a shift
*Midpoint or end of the clerkship
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Feedback
July – December 2004*51/53 MS completed the survey
96.1% of MS reported receiving feedback during their EMC
Of the students receiving feedback, 80.4% reported receiving SFICP
93.6% of the students reported the feedback they received was beneficial
97% of supervising physicians felt that the feedback they provided was beneficial
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Feedback
No difference was noted in the frequency of feedback and SFICP provided as reported by the following groups: Academic (n=16) vs. clinical (n=9) faculty Senior (n=13) vs. junior (n=12) faculty Male (n=24) vs. female (n=9) supervising physicians Senior residents (n=8) and faculty (n=25)
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Feedback
The vast majority of SMS report receiving feedback
Most students felt that more feedback would be helpful
Supervising physicians’ perception of providing feedback matched that reported by the students
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Basic Teaching
Teaching facts – knowledge *Differential diagnosis for specific chief
complaint
*How to approach a certain clinical condition
*Teaching the technique to perform a basic procedure
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General Teaching Strategies
Tailor specific teaching to the level of the learner and the clinical situation *Get to know the student *Tailor teaching to students career interests *Use varied ED pathology to your advantage
Optimize the interaction *Focus on one teaching point *Encourage problem solving *Incorporate bedside teaching
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General Teaching Strategies
Seek opportunities to teach *Interesting physical examination findings *Radiographs *ECG’s *Procedures
Be a professional *Be a role model *Establish a friendly learning environment *Be approachable
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General Teaching Strategies
Use additional resources *Hard copy texts
*On-line texts
*Journal articles
*Educational websites
*Prepared cases
*Old ECG’s, Xrays, etc.
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Qualities of an Effective Teacher
Clinical competence Explaining the decision making process Treating learners with respect Actively involve learners Promote learner autonomy Teach with enthusiasm Communicate expectations for performance Creates a friendly teaching environment
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Challenging Students
Less than enthusiastic performance *Lack of initiative
*Lack of attention to details
*Poor use of time
*Repetitive mistakes
*Defensive when receiving feedback
*Unprofessional behavior
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Alternative Teaching Methods
Brief structured observation Bedside case presentations
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Brief Structured Observation
Designed to increase teaching effectiveness in busy clinical settings *Easy – no preparation
*Brief – little time required
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Brief Structured Observation
1. Observe the encounter
2. Debrief the learner
3. Conclude interaction
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Observe the Encounter
Brief observation *2 – 5 minutes
Limited to certain aspects of H & P Preceptor records observations / statements
/ actions performed by the learner
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Debrief the Learner
Ask the learner what they learned from the observed segment *Can be done in front of the patient
Directly evaluate; *Fund of knowledge
*Physical examination skills
*Clinical reasoning skills
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Conclude Interaction
Feedback Point out strengths
*Positive reinforcement Give the learner one thing to work on
*Suggestions for improving clinical performance
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Bedside Case Presentations
Addresses challenges of teaching*Effective teaching vs patient care
*Time management
*Assessment of the learner Increases patient satisfaction Promotes professional behavior Mixed reactions from learners
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Bedside Case Presentations
Implementation Learner and patient preparation
*Use of medical terminology Listen to the presentation Clarify / obtain additional information Have learner present evaluation / treatment plan
at the bedside ??? Address all patient concerns / questions
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EM Clerkship Grades
Emergency Medicine Clerkship
Uniform Grading Guidelines
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Evaluation of Clinical Performance
Evaluation of acquired clinical knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors *Clerkship goals “competencies”
Ability to incorporate these competencies into clinical medicine
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Evaluation of Clinical Performance
"Criterion – based” or “Fixed – standard" grading *Identify goals or competencies
*Determine expected standards of proficiency
*Achievement of the minimum standards of proficiency would represent a “pass” grade
*Performance that is above the minimum expectations could earn grades such as “High Pass” and “Honors”
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TUH – EM Clerkship Clinical Evaluation Card
Student Name: Date / Shift:
Evaluator: Block:
Clinical Skills: (Learning Objectives)1. Perform complaint directed history & physical examinations2. Develop case specific differential diagnosis3. Present cases in a concise and organized fashion4. Appropriate utilization and interpretation of diagnostic studies5. Appropriate implementation of patient management plans6. Demonstrate medical professionalism7. Demonstrate an adequate fund of medical knowledge Demonstrate proficiency in basic procedures
Patient acuity: High Medium Low Varied
Patient encounters: 1 – 2 3 – 5 6 or more
Overall grade: H HP P C F
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Feedback on clinical performance: Nonjudgmental, descriptive (refer to specific cases, performances, behaviors, or actions), objective appraisal of
performance
Positive feedback (What did the student do well?):
Suggestions to improve clinical performance:
Any additional comments:
Discussed with student Yes No
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HONORS The outstanding student Comprehensive
achievement of the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors
Top “10%” Resourceful, efficient,
and insightful
In-depth medical knowledge base
Perform detailed but focused H & P’s
Well organized presentations
Role model Strives for excellence
even in difficult situations
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HIGH PASS
The solid student Well beyond
minimum course requirements
Next “25% - 35%” Resourceful and
efficient Above average fund of
medical knowledge
Identify major problems Perform appropriate but
focused H & P’s Demonstrate professional
behavior
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PASS
The average student Meets basic course
requirements Next “50% - 60%” Average fund of
medical knowledge Perform an adequate H
& P
May omit certain portions of the H & P
Presentations generally organized
Demonstrate professional behavior
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CONDITION / FAIL
A performance that falls below expected minimum standards*Clinical knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors
Requires specific and detailed documentation by senior EM resident and / or attending
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Expected Grade Distribution
Rigid cut off values are not used
Year to year the percentage of students receiving a particular grade may vary
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Summative Evaluation
Overall shift grade Honors (5) High Pass (4) Pass (3) Condition (0) Fail (0)
# of patient encounters 1 – 2 (x1) 3 – 5 (x2) 6 or more (x3)
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RIME Evaluation Framework
Reporter Interpreter Manager Educator
Pangaro LNUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
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Reporter Accurately gathers and clearly communicates
clinical facts*Medical interviewing
*Physical examination skills
*Case presentations
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Interpreter
Prioritizing the patient’s presenting complaints*Developing a problem list
*Developing a differential diagnosis
*Interpreting basic diagnostic studies
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Manager
Developing a diagnostic and therapeutic plan Tailoring the management plan to the patient
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Educator
Self-directed learning Critical reading skills
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Barriers to Effective Teaching
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Barriers to Teaching
The Emergency Department
The Teacher
The Student
The Patient
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The Emergency Department
Overcrowding Inadequate patient care space Unanticipated emergencies High level of acuity
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Teaching Opportunities
Unique content areas Teaching clinical vignettes Multitasking and time management skills Communication skills Role modeling professional behavior Reinforce EMC goals
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The Teacher
Lack of confidence Little experience Little or no formal training Not enough time Endless interruptions Too many other responsibilities Expectations?
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The Teacher
Every case has a teaching point You have more experience than the students
and junior residents Directed learning
*Identify interesting cases
*Task oriented learning Act interested
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The Student
Different levels of training Variable fund of knowledge Learning attitude, enthusiasm Expectations?
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The Student
Identify gaps or misconceptions Teach to their level Focus on one thing at a time
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The Patient
Level of acuity Painful injury or illness Mental status Need for privacy Patient reluctance
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The Patient Bedside teaching rounds are generally viewed
as having a positive effect on patient care Most patients enjoy bedside teaching and often
develop an increased understanding of their illness.
Incorporate patients into the case discussion
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Effective Clinical Teaching
No one best teaching style or method Teaching principles
*Allow the student to play an active part in learning
*Use questions that promote high order thinking
*Offer feedback Reinforce positive behavior / actions Provide guidance for correcting mistakes
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The Bottom Line…
Decide what to teach Take away point
*History
*Physical examination
*Diagnostics
*Therapeutics
Be flexible (different levels of training)
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Author Credit – Clinical teaching:David A. Wald DO
Questions
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Postresidency Tools of the Trade CD
1) Career Planning – Garmel
2) Careers in Academic EM – Sokolove
3) Private Practice Career Options - Holliman
4) Fellowship/EM Organizations – Coates/Cheng
5) CV – Garmel
6) Interviewing – Garmel
7) Contracts for Emergency Physicians – Franks
8) Salary & Benefits – Hevia
9) Malpractice – Derse/Cheng
10) Clinical Teaching in the ED – Wald
11) Teaching Tips – Ankel
12) Mentoring - Ramundo
13) Negotiation – Ramundo
14) ABEM Certifications – Cheng
15) Patient Satisfaction – Cheng
16) Billing, Coding & Documenting – Cheng/Hall
17) Financial Planning – Hevia
18) Time Management – Promes
19) Balancing Work & Family – Promes & Datner
20) Physician Wellness & Burnout – Conrad /Wadman
21) Professionalism – Fredrick
22) Cases for professionalism & ethics – SAEM
23) Medical Directorship – Proctor
24) Academic Career Guide Chapter 1-8 – Nottingham
25) Academic career Guide Chapter 9-16 – Noeller