Teaching Medical Interviewing: The Lipkin Model

Abstract

This chapter describes the evolution of a unique faculty development course and innovative educational model designed by Mack Lipkin, Jr. for teachers of medical interviewing. His approach integrates principles of learner-centered (or self-directed) learning with core human values, such as unconditional positive regard for others and attention to affect. We first describe some experiences that led Lipkin to the development of the course model. We then discuss the educational context and principles of the cours eand detail its structure, process and problems. We end with some short examples of other applications of this approach in medical education.