RIME for Medical Education

Published on Nov 19, 2015

This guide introduces the RIME framework (based on the work of Pangaro (1999)) to help residents and faculty in teaching medical students. This framework provides a systematic and mindful approach to teaching that emphasizes four integral roles physicians regularly perform. Author: Karen Spear Ellinwood, PhD, JD, EdS, Director, Faculty Instructional Development, Residents as Educators Program; Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Arizona College of Medicine.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

RIME

Reporter-Interpreter-Manager-Educator

Reporter

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REPORTER
Gathers and reports data with consistent accuracy and reliability

Interpreter

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INTERPRETER

  • Interprets information
  • Applies medical knowledge
  • Weighs evidence
  • Performs this role with consistent accuracy & reliability
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Manager

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MANAGER

  • Organizes & manages information
  • Prioritizes diagnoses in re: evidence
  • Recommends appropriate plans for:
  • Diagnosing and treatment
  • Performs w/consistent accuracy & reliability

Educator

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EDUCATOR

  • Articulates what is known
  • Identifies gaps in knowledge
  • Translates medicalese to lay terms
  • and vice versa
  • Performs w/consistent accuracy & reliability
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Knows how to locate

Tools & Resources
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RIME References

  • Pangaro LN. Clinical Anatomy 19:419–428; 2006.
  • Pangaro LN. Academic Medicine 74:11; 1999.
  • DeWitt D, et al. Medical Education 42: 1205–1209; 2008.
  • Ogburn T & Epsey E. Am J of Ob & Gyn 189(3) 666-669; 2003.
  • More about RIME @ FID.medicine.arizona.edu
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Karen Spear Ellinwood, PhD, JD

Director, Faculty Instructional Development
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