Workshop: Feedback That Shapes Clinicians: Meaningful Conversations in Clinical Settings

Presentation Description / Summary: High quality feedback is essential for learning in clinical education, particularly within competency-based training. Yet in the fast-paced and complex world of clinical supervision, feedback can be overlooked, inconsistently delivered, or often, misunderstood. Common barriers include time constraints, environmental pressures, uncertainty about how to give effective feedback, and a lack of shared understanding between educators and learners. Participants will explore the characteristics of effective feedback, the distinction between feedback and evaluation, and the importance of focusing on observable behaviours. The session will also touch on the role of cultural intelligence and humility in shaping respectful, learner-centered feedback interactions. Through case discussions and small group activities, attendees will reflect on common challenges and practice strategies to improve both the giving and receiving of feedback. The concept of "feedback literacy" will be introduced as a shared responsibility between supervisors and learners. The session aims to strengthen feedback conversations and support a culture of growth, reflection, and continuous learning.