You are asked to directly observer a learner’s patient care activities and competencies in real-time to give more accurate and immediate feedback. Going through this resource can help you:

  • have a discussion about the learner’s goals and your goals so there is a clear focus as to what is being observed.
  • manage time pressures by selecting short tasks.
  • reduce discomfort during observation

Audience: Teaching MD Undergraduate students in rotational clerkships.

Format: Interactive and downloadable infographic (PDF). 

View the webpage: Quick Tips for Teaching – Direct Observation.