The following are used to teach learners the habits and behaviours of physicians in your specialty:

5 Step Approach to Teaching Patient-Centered Skills/Procedures

Video Library of Clinical Communication Skills University of Texas, M.D.Anderson Cancer Centre's videos of doctor-patient communication skills.

Teaching procedures and skills with Mannequins

Just Like the First Time

Physical Exam Module from the University of Virginia

Intentional Role Modeling (Observation and Shadowing by learners)

Clinical Supervision (Observation, supervision and assessment of learners)

Teaching in the Operating Room (Under construction)

Teamwork
This is linked to the BMJ module Team working: a user's guide

Feedback
We usually think of feedback as an end result of teaching, but it can also be used as part of the learning process.

Assessing Communication Skills in Residency from CanMeds

Resources:

Maintaining Competence in the Field: Learning About Practice, Through Practice, in Practice This paper explores a likely source for the learning that allows practitioners to engage in their own continuing professional development: the process of learning from their personal experiences of solving problems in their daily practice.

Online learning in clinical skills: the Belfast experience Students supplement their training by using the online facilities in a blended approach. At the tap of a key, students have the opportunity to access a diverse range of learning materials. Not only can clinical teachers give feedback, they can also contribute to the resource, for others to share. The online facility helps us to strengthen links and relationships with our NHS teaching colleagues.




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