Learning Huddles: A Tool to Strengthen the Delivery of Medical Education

Abstract

Abstract Learning huddles in medical education is a type of small group teaching–learning method to ensure the involvement of students in meaningful discussions and the acquisition of critical thinking skills. Unlike conventional teaching methods, which cater to a large group of students, who are more often than not passive in the learning process, learning huddles are being employed in small groups and there is an active engagement of the medical students. Active engagement means medical students actively involve themselves in class discussions, knowledge-sharing, and problem-solving activities related to real-life scenarios. As we indulge in the process of implementation of learning huddles, there are multiple essential considerations that must be kept in mind to augment the overall learning experience and attainment of the learning outcomes. In conclusion, learning huddles have the potential to equip medical students with the required skills to be effective practitioners. As this method has been associated with multiple merits and requires limited resources, all medical institutions must explore and look forward to implementing them in their curriculum.