“Donut Rounds: Doctor’s Circle of Wisdom” podcast uncovers the world of “donut rounds,” a creative self-guided learning method in medical school rotations. Explore intriguing patient cases as medical students, attendings, and residents form a circle, akin to an American donut, sharing insights and experiences. Engaging discussions, OSCE-style questions, and informal learning await—dive in to enrich your medical journey and savor the wisdom of the donut!
What are Donut Rounds?
”Donut Rounds” is a self-directed learning approach to teaching medical school students rotating in hospitals. Typically, these donut rounds involve four to seven medical students, at least one attending (consultant in the UK) for supervision, and any residents (junior doctors in the UK) if they are available. Medical students are chosen to lead the group in OSCE-style questions about an interesting patient encounter they had. Presenters should be responsible for the patient's clerking, physical exam, and management plan so that they can lead the group in a discussion about what was done for the patient, what was learned, and any additional review information. This is all done in an informal setting with everyone getting a chance to contribute while sitting in a circle or donut. This is a great opportunity for medical students to learn from their peers and interact with patient cases they might have otherwise missed while rounding in other sub-departments.