Precepting Series: Debating Debates: How to Incorporate Debates into Clinical Teaching
by Shivani Patel, PharmD, Amanda Margolis PharmD, MS, BCACP
"Many pharmacy preceptors offer case discussions and journal clubs to their learners. Servais and Zook give suggestions for discussion preparation, learning styles, and facilitation.1 However, when these discussions are offered routinely, it can be advantageous to vary the discussion style to maintain learner interest and motivation. One way to do this is through a debate. A debate is defined as “a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament.” Early exposure to debate skills encourages evaluating evidence, formulating a recommendation or defense, or presenting to an audience and serves as preparation for controversial encounters throughout clinical rotations and future practice. Furthermore, facilitating debate activities prepares learners to make concise, evidence-based recommendations. Topics to consider for a student or resident debates include healthcare ethics, guideline updates, and new medication approvals."
Keywords: Pharmacists, Motivation, Checklist, Students, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Services
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2023 July/August Table of Contents
"Many pharmacy preceptors offer case discussions and journal clubs to their learners. Servais and Zook give suggestions for discussion preparation, learning styles, and facilitation.1 However, when these discussions are offered routinely, it can be advantageous to vary the discussion style to maintain learner interest and motivation. One way to do this is through a debate. A debate is defined as “a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament.” Early exposure to debate skills encourages evaluating evidence, formulating a recommendation or defense, or presenting to an audience and serves as preparation for controversial encounters throughout clinical rotations and future practice. Furthermore, facilitating debate activities prepares learners to make concise, evidence-based recommendations. Topics to consider for a student or resident debates include healthcare ethics, guideline updates, and new medication approvals."
Keywords: Pharmacists, Motivation, Checklist, Students, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Services
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2023 July/August Table of Contents