The "flipped visit": an innovative method to improve medical student self-efficacy through a structured approach in clinic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Specialty clinics can be challenging for students on the internal medicine clerkship. They often lack the specialized knowledge necessary to fully engage in the clinic and may be pushed into an observational role, rather than being afforded meaningful opportunities. These peripheral roles undermine self-efficacy, and, therefore, education and interest. We sought to improve self-efficacy of students attending non-malignant hematology clinic, as well as to enhance interest in hematology and internal medicine.

Methods

We developed a flipped visit model analogous to the flipped classroom. Students each received pre-readings accompanied and pre-assigned cases with delineated reasons for referral and learning objectives. This model allowed students to prepare the hemato

SUBMITTER: Langer AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11468379 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature