Clinician teachers often struggle with teaching clinical reasoning. Preceptors frequently use questions as a method of teaching in the clinical setting. However, the nature of questioning can have a significant impact on what is taught in the clinical context. By developing skill in questioning, clinician educators can become more effective at teaching clinical reasoning and decision making. In this workshop, participants will use case examples, guided exercises and group discussion, to analyze and develop their questioning skills to enhance the teaching of clinical reasoning and clinical decision making to learners at different levels.
Dr. Karen Forbes is an Associate Professor in the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. In her clinical work, she provides care to hospitalized children. She is the Pediatric Clerkship Director for third year medical students and has an interest in medical education with a focus on clinical reasoning, and has completed her Master of Education.