Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2016
Publication Title
Advances in Physiology Education
ISSN
1522-1229
Volume
40
Issue
3
First Page
365
Last Page
369
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1152/advan.00183.2015
PubMed ID
27445287
Abstract
a major goal of graduate education is the development of students as “stewards of the discipline,” scholars who can create and preserve knowledge and responsibly translate it through writing, teaching, and practical applications (5). These qualities are consistent with the American Physiological Society's list of professional skills for physiologists and trainees (3). Key competencies on this list include building core biomedical knowledge, research/analytical abilities, and communication skills. By default, core knowledge and research aptitude are a central focus of most graduate physiology programs. As a result, there is significant interest in teaching strategies like active and problem-based learning (PBL) that enhance the development of these competencies (9, 14). However, communication skills often receive less emphasis, leaving many graduate students underequipped to effectively share their knowledge with the wider community (7, 13).
Recommended Citation
LaRocca, Thomas J; Justice, Jamie N; Seals, Douglas R; and Martens, Christopher R, "Adding value to a graduate physiology seminar by focusing on public communication skills." (2016). Integrative Physiology Faculty Contributions. 5.
https://scholar.colorado.edu/iphy_facpapers/5