Developing an academic coaching program

Academic coaching is emerging as a new model in preparing medical students for competency-based learning and creating their professional identity as lifelong learners (Schumacher, Englander, & Carraccio, 2013). Based on our review of the literature and our own experiences creating a coaching program in undergraduate medical education, we offer recommendations for success in the hope this will aid programs seeking to crate or improve coaching in their own medical schools or residencies. Much of the content is applicable to faculty coaching programs as well. In general, developers must consider aspects of clear definition of the program, faculty development, monetary and intangible support, and logistical details in order to be successful.