Curriculum Block

Objectives

• To define applied drama and improv and identify its role in medical education.
• To describe the 3 fundamental rules of improv and their applicability to communication.
• To experience the energizing, focusing, collaborative and self-reflective process of an applied drama and improv session in order to raise critical consciousness and personal awareness.

• Demonstrate the ability to participate in a group discussion, both by contributing to the discussion and by actively listening to the contributions of colleagues.
• Demonstrate the ability to reflect upon the strengths and weakness of their own communication skills.

Tags

Communication Skills and Medical Interviewing Communicator; Culturally Aware Communicator Introduction to Medicine Medical Foundation 1 Part 1 Week 1 Part 1 Week 1 Communication Skills Communication Clinical Skills Effective Communication 5.12 Present oneself professionally to patients, families, and members of the health care team 7.1 Work with other health professionals to establish and maintain a climate of mutual respect, dignity, inclusion, ethical integrity, and trust 7.3 Communicate with other health professionals in a responsive and responsible manner that supports the maintenance of health and the provision of healthcare in individual patients and populations 7.5 Work with physicians and other colleagues in the health care professions to promote understanding, manage differences, and resolve conflicts 7.6 Participate in different team roles and appropriately apply leadership skills to establish, develop, and continuously enhance team function. 8.1 Demonstrate healthy coping mechanisms to respond to stress 8.2 Practice flexibility and maturity in adjusting to change with the capacity to alter one’s behaviour