You have an experienced student, with an exceptional academic record, completing her last clinical rotation in your clinic. The student demonstrates generally good judgement and always seems to be the...

You have an experienced student, with an exceptional academic record, completing her last clinical rotation in your clinic. The student demonstrates generally good judgement and always seems to be the first to respond with routine cases. Here are some things that you can do to facilitate bringing out the adaptive learner. Try focusing your questions on reflection by framing the case as follows: “Most cases are more complex than they initially appear. If they seem too simple, ask ‘What am I missing?’ ‘What else could be going on?’ ” Challenge the student about how a routine approach to this case will not work – so now what? Have the student share the assumptions she has made about the patient. Collaborate with the student in reconstructing how you both can think about this case differently.