Teaching in an ambulatory care setting

The article presents an overview of the challenges of teaching in an ambulatory care setting, which is a setting such as a medical clinic where medical students go to develop their examination and history taking skills. A discussion of the things that should be taught in such a setting and of the challenges that teachers face when teaching in such a setting is presented. Barriers to effective teaching in an ambulatory care setting are discussed. Ideas for effective teaching in an ambulatory care setting are offered.