The Curbsiders Teach #57 Clinician Educator Essentials: Practical Tips to Jumpstart your Teaching
Aug 13, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Elizabeth Gatewood, Assistant Dean at UCSF and advocate for educational equity, shares invaluable tips for new clinician educators. She emphasizes the importance of setting clear expectations and creating a supportive learning atmosphere. Gatewood also introduces the One Minute Preceptor model for efficient mentoring and encourages educators to embrace their personal passions, making teaching more relatable and enjoyable. Expect actionable insights that can transform clinical teaching into a fulfilling experience!
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Early Night-Shift Burnout
- Elizabeth recounts doing night shifts early in her career and burning out after eight months.
- She learned you cannot simply power through and must reflect and regroup when needed.
Set Goals And Micro-Goals
- Ask learners to submit goals before the first day and meet 15–20 minutes early to review them.
- Set long-term rotation goals plus daily micro-goals to enable focused feedback loops.
Use The One-Minute Preceptor
- Use the One Minute Preceptor steps: get commitment, probe reasoning, then teach a focused point.
- Save corrective feedback and reinforcement for a brief debrief rather than trying to do all five steps every time.