VP&S Resident as Teacher Policy

Overview/Rationale

Residents and other House staff play a crucial role in the medical education continuum, bridging the gap between medical school and independent practice. By involving residents in teaching, medical schools ensure continuity in the learning process. Teaching helps residents reinforce their knowledge and develop critical skills such as communication, leadership, and educational methods. This prepares them for future roles as educators, participants in the learning environment, role models and mentors. 

Accreditation Standards

LCME Accreditation Standard:

9.1: Preparation of Resident and Non-Faculty Instructors

Stakeholders

House Staff at all VP&S Clinical Affiliates with Core Clerkship Rotations 

House Staff and Faculty at VP&S Clinical Affiliate sites 

Procedures

Brief Teaching modules and Tips are shared with year one residents as well as those residents new to the site annually via a Qualtrics and/or Workday module depending on the clinical affiliates choice, including content related to VP&S Medical Education Program Objectives, Clerkship Learning Objectives, Clerkship Required Clinical Experiences, Key Operational Policies (learning environment/mistreatment, clinical supervision).  

Brief Updates will be shared with other house staff and faculty at other frequencies deemed appropriate by the Committee on Educational Policy and Curriculum (CEPC) via a Qualtrics and/or Workday module depending on the clinical affiliates choice, including content related to VP&S Medical Education Program Objectives, Clerkship Learning Objectives, Clerkship Required Clinical Experiences, Key Operational Policies (learning environment/mistreatment, clinical supervision).