Teaching family practice residents in a clinical setting is a complex and challenging endeavor, especially for community family physicians teaching part-time and junior faculty members beginning their academic careers. We present a five-step model of clinical teaching that utilizes simple, discrete teaching behaviors or "microskills." The five microskills that make up the model are (1) get a commitment, (2) probe for supporting evidence, (3) teach general rules, (4) reinforce what was done right, and (5) correct mistakes. The microskills are easy to learn and can be readily used as a framework for most clinical teaching encounters. The model has been well received by both community family physicians interested in teaching and newer residency faculty members.

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A developmental model of ethnosensitivity in family practice training.

Cross-cultural medicine is a natural and important part of family practice. Unfortunately, its acceptance and implementation into family practice training programs has been limited. This paper presents a developmental model of ethnosensitivity in family practice training which assesses a trainee's ability to grasp cross-cultural issues and suggests strategies for improving cross-cultural communication and practice skills.

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