Clinical Assistant Professor Texas A&M University College Station, Texas, United States
Presentation Description / Summary: The veterinary profession is facing a potential crisis due to an impending shortage of qualified educators, a challenge exacerbated by expanding class sizes and the establishment of new veterinary colleges. While residents and specialists are highly trained clinicians, they often lack formal preparation in the pedagogical skills necessary to effectively teach, mentor, and assess the next generation of veterinarians. This presentation will address this critical gap by exploring the need for evidence-based educational training for both residents and faculty. We will review how other health professions, such as human medicine, have successfully implemented "resident-as-teacher" programs and consensus guidelines to enhance teaching and learning cultures.
Learning Objectives:
Analyze the factors contributing to the veterinary medical educator shortage and critique current strategies for recruiting and retaining academic faculty.
Evaluate pedagogical models from human medicine and other professions to identify best practices that can be adapted to develop structured teaching programs for veterinary residents and faculty.
Formulate actionable strategies for implementing evidence-based teaching techniques, such as effective feedback and assessment, within a specialty training program.
