Clinical education in Iranian medical universities faces persistent challenges, including instructor shortages, non-standardized feedback mechanisms, and unequal opportunities for hands-on practice. These limitations adversely affect the quality of clinical skill acquisition and students' career readiness. The Student-Centered Clinical Coaching (SCCC) model offers a practical, low-cost strategy to bridge this gap. By integrating brief, repetitive practice sessions, immediate feedback, student-coach role-playing, and structured peer interaction, the model improves learning outcomes and reduces the instructional burden on clinical faculty. International evidence indicates that this approach improves students' self-efficacy, procedural accuracy, and active participation. Successful implementation of the SCCC model, however, requires institutional policy support, formal coach training, dedicated time and space within clinical skills centers, and a robust quality monitoring system. Adhering to this roadmap can contribute to sustainable improvements in clinical education and the preparation of competent, practice-ready graduates.
Type of Study:
Original Research |
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سیاست گذاری سلامت Received: 2025/12/3 | Accepted: 2026/07/26 | Published: 2026/09/1