Revolutionizing Clinical Training by Overcoming the Challenges Involved in the Implementation of the Learner-doctor Method

As medical education continues to evolve, the learner-doctor method of clinical training can be acknowledged as an immersive approach to learning. This is primarily because the approach envisages that each medical student is exposed to all the roles of a medical doctor, which they are expected to discharge on completing their training during their residency or clinical practice. Learner-doctor method has been associated with multiple benefits when compared with the conventional mode of clinical training. The innovative learner-doctor method is not free of limitations and has some concerns that must be considered before incorporating it into the curriculum. In conclusion, every teaching-learning method has its share of strengths and weaknesses based on the educational context and available resources. The hour needs to identify the challenges and take appropriate measures to overcome them in our mission to deliver a comprehensive and effective clinical training program.