Teaching and Learning in the Time of COVID-19

This guide focuses on the teaching and supervision considerations related to medical students and residents providing virtual care.

"This resource collection was built in response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s significant impact on the teaching and learning of health professionals. Designed by diverse educators, this working collection features clinical learning experiences, which can be readily used or easily adapted for specific, local settings, without the need for physical patient contact."

Best practices from Continuing Education and Professional Development, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, for clinicians providing clinical supervision in the virtual environment.

Tip sheet from Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada

A collection of resources for clinicians moving to telemedicine or virtual care and supervising students providing the same.

Spending the time to develop a thorough onboarding process can help alleviate some of the stress and questions a student may have as they begin a work-term or placement.

Tip sheets and resources from UHN and other organizations on issues around inclusion for coworkers, patients and families during the pandemic.

Tips, resources, books and more for clinical teaching *not* specifically in a remote or online context.

by Melrose, Sherri, Park, Caroline, Perry, Beth
"This peer reviewed e-book is a must-read for nurses and other health professionals who strive to teach with creativity and excellence in clinical settings."
Download this e-book for free in several formats.
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Working with learners in a virtual practice can seem intimidating, but the good news is that, as a clinical teacher, you already have most of the skills you need. Participants share perspectives of a teacher and learner on the front line, including what can be observed and assessed, and how the teaching skills you already have can be adapted to the virtual environment.
1 hour recorded webinar on YouTube
(Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary)