Structured teaching and assessment: a new chart-stimulated recall worksheet for family medicine residents.

One of the most challenging aspects of teaching residents is identifying tools for assessment for learning. Assessment for learning allows teachers to see where their residents are doing well and where they need further instruction; as well, it allows teachers to target instruction during the assessment to further residents’ understanding.1 We have found that chart-stimulated recall (CSR) is a useful tool in assessment for learning. Chart-stimulated recall enriches the learning experience for residents and assists clinical teachers in targeting the areas in which residents require further instruction.