Dr Thomas also noted that adult learners have special needs. They are more interested in concepts and want to proceed at their own pace. They also want feedback, and want to use what they learn immediately. Frank Herlong, MD, led a discussion on how to optimize attending rounds. On the Osler Medical Service attending rounds are led by a faculty member who is serves as the teaching attending for the month.
Rounds generally take place three times a week.
They are usually conducted in a case presentation format. Attending rounds are an excellent opportunity for residents to learn from some of the best faculty at Hopkins. Attending rounds have many benefits. Residents pointed out that attendings serve as role models and can share expertise in physical diagnosis and case analysis. However, attending rounds lose their efficacy when they are disorganized, or when they focus on a problem that the team has already discussed.