Residents and attendings struggle to differentiate feedback from teaching in hospitals
Medical residents and attending physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital discussed feedback and teaching in a study. They found that while faculty give feedback often, residents don't always feel they receive it, especially in teaching situations. Residents and attendings agreed that feedback is reactive, responding to past actions, while teaching is proactive, focusing on future goals. By understanding the differences between feedback and teaching, they can improve how they support resident education.