Submission ID 78288
| Code | WD-4 |
|---|---|
| At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: | |
| Learning Objective 1 | Model how their personality traits and biases influence their function clinically, in teams and in life, through experiential learning |
| Learning Objective 2 | Practice the "Yes And" Improv tool and reflect on 2-3 examples where it would improve interactions in their own lives. |
| Learning Objective 3 | Have fun! |
| Category | Medical Education |
| Type | Workshop |
| Title | Failing Better!! - Using Improv Theatre Exercises to Improve Communication Skills, Teamwork and Self-Compassion in Medical Learners and Clinicians |
| Rationale/Background | There is growing evidence demonstrating the need for improved communication, teamwork skills and overall empathy in medical learners and practicing clinicians. Improv Theatre has been used for over 20 years in educating medical students in the USA. Improv helps students be more expressive, collaborative and empathic in their clinical learning and work (Watson, 2016; Quinn et al, 2020). Additionally, improv embraces failure and a self-compassionate approach to our human limitations. In an unforgiving medical culture, perfectionism is identified as one of the greatest contributors to burnout (Wong, 2020). Canadian Physicians experienced high rates of burnout (30%), depression (34%) and suicidal ideation (19%) (CMA, 2018). Could Improv Theatre, which is implicitly supportive and embracing of failures, enable us to be more self-compassionate, connected and healthier humans? Curious? Come for the possibilities and stay for the fun! |
| Instructional Methods | Interactive, Inclusive and accessible for all;whole group and small group theatre exercises to experience the lessons of improv first hand (70%); and group discussion about observations made and applications for medical life (20%). Didactic content <10%. |
| Target Audience | Everyone. Universally applicable to all faculty, staff, healthcare professionals and students. |
| Keyword 1 | Communication Skills |
| Keyword 2 | Professionalism |
| Keyword 3 | Wellness |
| Abstract content most relevant to: (check all that apply) | Continuing Professional Development (CPD) (faculty development, CME)
Residency Education Undergraduate Medical Education Other |
| Abstract Track - First Choice | Other |
| Authors | Bryan MacLeod Bryan MacLeod |
