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Online Tutorial to Address Inadequate Clinical Supervision for Family Medicine Residents In Palestine 

10-23-2021 16:50

Family Medicine (FM) is a new specialty in Palestine (Started 2011). Geopolitical and social economic challenges limit faculty development and clinical teaching. To address the inadequate critical thinking skills of graduating FM residents, an NGO engaged experienced US and UK FM teachers to offer 3 months of online tutorials. Method: The 13 residents were divided into 3 groups with 2 trainers/teachers assigned to each. Two-hour Zoom sessions were held weekly. Trainers planned the session in advance. Topics included fatigue, dizziness, chronic pain, etc. Skills focused on data gathering and interpretation, managing medical complexity, and communication in an interactive format. Evaluation includes review of tutors’ notes and session videotapes. Results (the most engaged group): The 5 residents became eager to bring cases to discuss. Constructive feedback skills grew as trust built in the group; tutors created a safe environment and demonstrated constructive feedback. Bandwidth and power outages presented on going challenges. Skills with the Zoom platform improved with time. Discussion: While the residents knew each other, consulting with each other on cases was new. They decided to create a WhatsApp group and posted questions during their clinical practice. Tutors were intentional about identifying and addressing cultural issues as they arose. US teachers enjoyed learning about the UK general practitioners well developed resources for managing patient problems.

Author(s):Zink, Therese; Colton, Ben
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