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About Jeannette Guerrasio, MD, the Medical Educator
- Internationally known expert in the remediation of struggling medical learners, across all medical disciplines
- Developed and studied a pioneering approach to improve the educational experience of learners, by creating individualized learning plans for struggling residents and medical students.
- Became Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Was the Director of Medical Student and Resident Remediation 13 years
- Well published in the area of medical education, member of the Academy of Medical Educators and received 2 years of advanced studies in Medical Higher Education
Individual Cases
Dr. Guerrasio has personally worked with ~800 learners, now competent to practice medicine.
Speaking Engagements
Dr. Guerrasio has provided Grand Rounds, lectures, workshops, faculty development courses and case conferences at over 200 conferences and institutions around the world.
She is available on a limited basis for engagements and can be contacted through this webpage or at: Jeannette@medicinewithinreach.us
Topics Include:
- Obtain a Basic Understanding of Our Struggling Learners
- Identify Which Applicants are More Likely to Struggle
- Learn Early Identification Methods
- Diagnose Learner Deficits
- Give Feedback to Remedial Learners
- Create Successful Remediation Strategies
- Teach Study Skills and Test Taking Strategies
- Understand and Setting Expectations for Remediation Outcomes
- Discuss Your Tough Cases (case conference style)
- Build the Necessary Infrastructure and Culture to Support Remedial Teaching
- Review Legal Considerations (includes documentation)
Book on Medical Education
Just Released
Available at: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=jeannette+guerrasio&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Remediation Case Studies: Helping Struggling Medical Learners is the latest book in a series that addresses the educational needs of struggling medical learners. It is an edited text comprised of 24 cases submitted by contributors from all around the world. MD, DO, PA and OD faculty leaders in remediation submitted cases of individual learners along with their (mostly successful) remediation plans and outcomes. The editor provided insightful comments throughout each case and summarizes lessons learned at the end.
Still Available At Amazon.com
A unique contribution to the field of medical education
National BEST SELLER in Remedial Medical Teaching!
This well-organized and insightful book is filled with real-life examples of how to identify, diagnose, and help underperforming medical learners. The second edition includes new teaching techniques using evidence-based approaches, information on the legal consequences of remediation and changes in academic status, how to support learners and teachers experiencing burn-out, how to teach struggling learners to accept feedback, and the importance of prevention. For those who teach at all levels of medical training, from students through practicing medical professionals.
Special Features:
1. The text was written to be practical, direct, and user-friendly to the medical reader, and others working in the field.
2. The text is supported by brief examples and more extensive case examples.
3. Key points and summaries are highlighted in tables and easy to read graphs.
4. Self-assessment cases and questions are provided throughout the text, with answers and explanations to give the reader an opportunity to apply the concepts provided.
BOOK AVAILABLE AT Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Remediation-Struggling-Medical-Jeannette-Guerrasio/dp/069298870X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=guerrasio&qid=1629656226&sr=8-1