Align with the Clinician Before the Session
During the íntroduction mode of the platform, take a few minutes to align with the clinician on how best to facilitate the session. This is critical for a smooth and effective session.
Agree on Learning Outcomes
Confirm what learners should focus on
Clarify key moments or decisions to highlight
Ensure you and the clinician are aligned on the educational goals
Agree on How Learners Will Engage
Should learners ask questions directly, or via the facilitator?
When is it appropriate to interrupt or ask questions?
Are there moments where the clinician prefers no interruption?
Can students ask questions directly to the patient?
Why This Matters
Clear alignment ensures:
A smoother session flow
Better timing of questions and interaction
A more confident facilitator and clinician
A higher-quality learning experience for students
The clearer it is how learners can engage — and what the clinician expects — the smoother and more effective the session will be.
Your Role During the Session
As a facilitator, you should:
Encourage participation from all learners
Support interaction with the clinician
Encouraging Participation
Keep learners actively involved by:
Asking open questions
Inviting different perspectives
Bringing quieter learners into the discussion
Examples of Questions
“What would you do next?”
“Do you agree with that decision?”
“What are the risks here?”
“What would you be thinking at this point?”
Interaction with the Clinician
Option 1 — Relay Questions
Collect questions from learners
Share them with the clinician at appropriate moments
Option 2 — Direct Interaction (Preferred)
Encourage learners to speak directly
Enable real-time discussion
Best practice: Move from facilitator-led questions to learner-led interaction
After the Session (Immediate Reflection)
Lead a short discussion using:
One thing done well
One decision to question
One thing to do differently
Then:
Link back to learning objectives
Reinforce key takeaways
Best Practice
Let learners think before you explain
Focus on clinical reasoning, not just actions
Encourage discussion, not passive viewing
Quick Checklist
During the session:
✔ Learners are engaged
✔ Questions are being asked
✔ Interaction is happening
✔ Key moments are highlighted
✔ Reflection is planned
Key Principle
The quality of the session depends on how actively learners engage.