RT Journal
A1 Dedmon RE
T1 THe resident and the medical student
JF Journal of the American Medical Association
JO Journal of the American Medical Association
YR 1959
FD January 24
VO 169
IS 4
SP 329
OP 333
DO 10.1001/jama.1959.03000210023006
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1959.03000210023006
AB The resident is generally presumed to play some part in the hospital educational scheme, especially since emphasis on bedside teaching is increasing. His role in the educational team may not be evident to him, to his senior colleagues, or to the medical student. His abilities and obligations need to be more adequately defined. This will enable him to make an orderly approach to basic principles, to develop teaching skill, and to exercise initiative. He can use ancillary teaching methods, such as reading assignments or conferences, that can be very effective as supplements to ward rounds. Efficient communication of significant information thus becomes a greater reality to the educational team, with improved care of the sick as the ultimate goal.