In this episode of CME on the Go, the hosts delve into the critical role of feedback, teaching, and mentorship in family medicine. The discussion covers personal experiences and practical advice on building effective mentor-mentee relationships, giving and receiving feedback, and fostering professional growth. Highlighting the importance of empathy, honesty, and clear communication, the episode provides valuable insights for family physicians who aim to mentor the next generation while also earning CME credits.

Your hosts for this episode are Lauren Brown-Berchtold, MD, FAAFP, program director for the San Joaquin General Family Medicine Residency in French Camp, Calif.; Jason Marker, MD, MPA, FAAFP, associate director of the Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency program in South Bend, Ind.; and Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts, MD, MBA, FAAFP, chief medical officer and vice president of health strategy at the public sector health plan Colorado Access.

Topics by Timestamp

00:36 Meet the Hosts

02:25 The Importance of Mentorship

03:51 Clinical Scenarios and Teaching Moments

06:30 Handling Difficult Feedback

09:02 Levels of Feedback

18:07 Advanced Mentorship and Coaching

24:13 Personal Feedback Experiences

Credit Claiming -

After listening to the podcast episode, claim 0.5 AAFP credit by following the provided link. https://www.aafp.org/assessment/take/17835/e

Learning Objectives:

1. Explore various techniques for providing constructive feedback to learners in clinical settings to enhance their development and performance, ultimately improving the quality of care delivered by the practice.

1. Identify effective teaching strategies for family physicians to mentor and guide medical students or residents, ensuring that they are well-prepared to contribute to the practice's success and deliver high-quality patient care.

Disclosure: It is the policy of the AAFP that all individuals in a position to control content disclose any relationships with commercial interests upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest and, if identified, conflicts are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who had no conflict of interest or who agreed to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity.

All individuals in a position to control content for this session have indicated they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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