Coaching models, theories, and structures: An overview for teaching faculty in the emergency department and educators in the offices
Nicole M. Deiorio, Margaret Moore, Sally A. Santen, G. Scott Gazelle, John L. Dalrymple, Maya M. Hammoud
Abstract
Coaching is rapidly advancing in medical education as a relational process of facilitating sustainable change and growth. Coaching can support learners in emergency medicine at any stage by improving self-reflection, motivation, psychological capital, and goal creation and attainment. Different from the traditional models of advising and mentoring, coaching may be a new model for many educators. An introduction to key coaching concepts and ways they may be implemented in emergency medicine is provided. Experienced coaches employ a diverse array of models and techniques that may be new to novice coaches. This article summarizes a variety of coaching models, theories, and content areas that can be adapted to a coachee's needs and the situational context-be it the fast-paced emergency department or the faculty member's office.