The Power of One (clinical teacher) (original) (raw)

Clinical teaching plays a critical role in the preparation of physicians, yet assumptions regarding the influence of preceptors on student learning often go unexamined. This paper reviews existing literature on the perceptions and characteristics of effective clinical teachers and highlights empirical evidence showing how effective clinical teaching positively impacts medical students' performance. It questions the exclusive focus on individual teachers, advocating for a recognition of the interplay between learners, teachers, and the broader context of the clinical learning environment to understand the dynamics of effective clinical education.