Faculty Development Resource Center
Topics Pertaining to Teaching Skills
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What should preceptors try to accomplish in teaching sessions held after residents' clinics?
A stepwise approach to linking learner needs to curricular design.
Methods to prepare and deliver the results of your academic endeavors in a large group format. The outline includes tips on structuring your presentation, appropriate use of audiovisual aids, and verbal delivery skills.
An approach to dealing with learning difficulties in residents.
A useful tool from the Faculty Development Mini-Fellowship at the University of Washington, for organizing and structuring an individual learning experience.
A brief presentation on evaluating your learners' needs as you prepare to teach.
A review of recent literature relating to factors influencing adult learners, barriers to learning, and suggestions to facilitate lifelong learning
Being a mentor is a bigger job than just being a role model. Selecting a good mentor may be a key to professional success. A look at some of the concepts in mentoring.
How to approach the resident who has made an error in patient care.
An extensive review of the current literature on the dilemma of accurately and fairly evaluating resident performance.
How are the dynamics of the small group setting different from that of formal lectures? A review of the key skills necessary for effective teaching in small groups.
Current views and expertise on teaching office procedure skills to residents in the Family Practice setting.
Test-Taking Strategies (text)
A review of preparation, strategies, and guessing tips
for the resident in-training examination. These tips may also be useful in
preparing for FP Board exams.
A discussion of the unique skill set needed for optimum teaching in the role of ward attending physician.
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