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Diagnosing the learner: Tips for teaching struggling medical trainees

By The DO Staff

07.22.23

Medical training is riddled with transition points, from medical student to intern, intern to senior resident, then resident to fellow or attending. Most of us who choose careers in medicine are prepared to be lifelong learners. After years of higher education, learning is a natural part of our lives. We know how to do that! The transition from learner to teacher is less talked about, and one I felt much less equipped for in residency.