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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2016 Mar 23.
Published in final edited form as: J Clin Oncol. 2009 Jan 26;27(7):1137–1141. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2008.20.2408

Table 2. Cognitive Map of Real-Time Clinical Teaching Encounter.

Stage of Encounter Teaching Objectives Examples of Teaching Strategies
Beginning, setting up learning encounter Engage fellow Ask fellow where he gets stuck
Identify realistic learning goals for specific encounter Ask fellow to identify learning goals
Discuss how fellow will know if he or she has been successful Point out what competence looks like, and reframe misconceptions

Middle, during encounter Collect specific observations for use in feedback later Take notes to make specific observations
Understand where fellow is in professional development Ask yourself, “Where is the fellow in his or her professional development?”
Balance fellow's learning needs with needs of patient/family Track fellow's behavior and patient's behavior

End, after encounter Provide goal-directed feedback using learner's goals Ask fellow for self-assessment
Leave learner with sense of what he or she has accomplished Ask for take-home learning point
Encourage reflective work Show interest in and empathy for fellow in his or her professional development