Evaluating the Patient-Student Partnership Pathway from a Student Perspective
Abstract
Medical students seek opportunities to engage in hands-on experiences that promote autonomy, skill development, and patient interaction. The Patient-Student Partnership Pathway (PSPP) was designed to provide students the opportunity to practice essential clinical and interpersonal skills, build therapeutic relationships, and engage in mutual education with patients. This initiative fosters patient-centered learning while allowing students to gain real-world experience in patient education and teamwork. The PSPP consists of structured monthly micro-teaching and application activities that students complete with their assigned patients. These sessions focus on a variety of healthcare themes, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting. Additionally, students collaborate in interdisciplinary teams, utilizing a modified JTOG tool to assess teamwork and interprofessional collaboration. Program evaluation data were collected through numeric feedback and qualitative reflection comments from student participants. Over the past two years, PSPP increased student participation. FY 23-24 included 10 MD students and one session with 5 OT, 5 PharmD, and 2 RD students. FY 24-25 participation grew to 16 MD students and 8 RD students. Students reported that the program enhanced their ability to communicate medical concepts in layman's terms, provided a stress-free environment to practice clinical skills, and facilitated meaningful patient interactions. Students found the longitudinal aspect particularly beneficial, as it allowed for relationship-building with patients over time. The PSPP serves as a valuable educational tool, equipping health professional students with essential skills in patient communication, interprofessional collaboration, and patient education. The longitudinal nature of the program fosters deeper patient connections, enhancing both student learning and patient satisfaction. Given the positive feedback from students, PSPP is a beneficial and unique component of medical training at Quillen College of Medicine. Continued refinement and expansion will enhance its impact, making it a highly recommended experience for students developing clinical and interpersonal skills.
Start Time
16-4-2025 2:30 PM
End Time
16-4-2025 3:30 PM
Room Number
311
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Presentation Subtype
Grad/Comp Orals
Presentation Category
Health
Faculty Mentor
Kelly Karpa
Evaluating the Patient-Student Partnership Pathway from a Student Perspective
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Medical students seek opportunities to engage in hands-on experiences that promote autonomy, skill development, and patient interaction. The Patient-Student Partnership Pathway (PSPP) was designed to provide students the opportunity to practice essential clinical and interpersonal skills, build therapeutic relationships, and engage in mutual education with patients. This initiative fosters patient-centered learning while allowing students to gain real-world experience in patient education and teamwork. The PSPP consists of structured monthly micro-teaching and application activities that students complete with their assigned patients. These sessions focus on a variety of healthcare themes, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting. Additionally, students collaborate in interdisciplinary teams, utilizing a modified JTOG tool to assess teamwork and interprofessional collaboration. Program evaluation data were collected through numeric feedback and qualitative reflection comments from student participants. Over the past two years, PSPP increased student participation. FY 23-24 included 10 MD students and one session with 5 OT, 5 PharmD, and 2 RD students. FY 24-25 participation grew to 16 MD students and 8 RD students. Students reported that the program enhanced their ability to communicate medical concepts in layman's terms, provided a stress-free environment to practice clinical skills, and facilitated meaningful patient interactions. Students found the longitudinal aspect particularly beneficial, as it allowed for relationship-building with patients over time. The PSPP serves as a valuable educational tool, equipping health professional students with essential skills in patient communication, interprofessional collaboration, and patient education. The longitudinal nature of the program fosters deeper patient connections, enhancing both student learning and patient satisfaction. Given the positive feedback from students, PSPP is a beneficial and unique component of medical training at Quillen College of Medicine. Continued refinement and expansion will enhance its impact, making it a highly recommended experience for students developing clinical and interpersonal skills.