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  • 1.  approach to instruction for graduate medical students

    Posted May 23, 2023 08:44 AM

    Hello,

    I am new to my position as a reference librarian at a graduate medical school.  We train doctors and pharmacists and support researchers as well.

    My school is in the process of revising its curriculum.  The library has several new staff, and we are going to review and revamp our instruction.

    So, I'm wondering in general, if your library provides instruction to graduate medical students, what is your approach?  Can you tell me a bit about your program?

    What kind of instruction do you typically do?  Orientation? Tailored or scaffolded research classes (for specific groups)?  Elective walk in sessions?
    Are you embedded in any classes?  Do you evaluate students' skills or instruction sessions you offer?  Or have any rubrics that you use?  

    Much of my experience is with undergraduate medical students, and I think the approach and their needs are very different.

    So I'd be interested to hear how other libraries approach instruction for graduate medical students.

    Thanks!




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    Becky Alford
    she, her, hers
    Reference Librarian
    Medical Colleges of Wisconsin
    balford@mcw.edu
    (414) 955-3637
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  • 2.  RE: approach to instruction for graduate medical students

    Posted May 24, 2023 07:59 AM

    Are you talking about residents or any medical student?   For residents- ask the program directors /coordinators if you can come talk to their residency.  I usually try to keep these tailored to the residency and no more than 1 hour.   Some residencies will not get back with you.
    For medical students- I have two asynchronous courses, (1st year and soon to be clerkships).  I highly encourage you to get involved with the curriculum committee.  Hope this is helpful.
    Angela Spencer 
    angela.spencer@slu.edu



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    Angela Spencer
    Health Sciences Reference Librarian
    Saint Louis University
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