| Learning environment | Suitable instructional methods | ||
| Setting | Strategy | Size | |
| In-patient/hospital | Wards Operating theatre Grand rounds Morning rounds Patient handover rounds Bedside teachings | Lectures Direct observation of procedural skills Case presentations Peer-based learning Active learning systems, e.g. simulators | Small group teaching: Focused discussion Problem-based learning Student led seminars Role play |
| Out-patient/ ambulatory clinic | Out-patient clinics | 1-min preceptor Direct observation of consultation skills Letters and feedback on letters/Sheffield Assessment in Letters | |
| Remote/distance learning | Videoconferencing, e.g. Skype Virtual learning environment | Self-directed learning Peer-based learning E-learning/computer-assisted instruction Letters and feedback on letters/Sheffield Assessment in Letters | |
| Classroom | Lecture rooms Symposium Workshop Conferences | Lecture Audience response systems Team-based learning Case methods/case-based discussions Clinical demonstrations Active learning systems | |