Improving the Effectiveness of an Initial Consultation Request: An Intervention Study

Background: Consultation occurs in a variety of medical settings in order to improve the quality of patient care. The AAMC recognizes that the skills needed to provide an effective consultation request should be acquired before the start of residency. However, formal education on requesting a consultation during medical school is rare. Objective: Our aim is to improve medical student comfort and competence in performing an initial consultation request. Methods: This is an ongoing prospective, block randomized study conducted on students rotating through the Pediatric clerkship at our hospital. The interventions included participation in a live workshop, where students practiced performing a consultation request, and/or …