Expert Veterinarians Should Be Trained Expertly: Fostering the Development of Adaptive Expertise in Veterinary Students through Faculty Development for Veterinary Educators

Abstract

The field of health professions education is rapidly evolving, and with it the field of veterinary education. This discussion piece amalgamates literature across health professions education to provide a picture of what a veterinary clinician-educator is, why there is a need for veterinary clinician-educators when developing learners with adaptive expertise, and how faculty development can support the growth of clinicians into clinician-educators. It is intended to outline the best practices for fostering the development of adaptive expertise in veterinary students through faculty development for veterinary educators.