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. 2022 Jul 25;22:572. doi: 10.1186/s12909-022-03629-8
Practice points

• Near peers, with limited training in teaching skills, can be considered as valuable and credible sources of feedback

• Near peer feedback is experienced as less stressful and more tailored to students’ needs

• It represents a learning opportunity for near peers

• Teaching of more complex skills still requires the presence of experienced tutors