Episode 9
A Conversation With 2026 Master Preceptor Award Recipient Dr. Doug Harley
Published on:
7th September, 2026
In this episode of DO.fm: Precepting Edition, 2026 Master Preceptor Award recipient Doug Harley, DO, vice chief of education within the Primary Care Institute at Cleveland Clinic, reflects on more than two decades of mentoring medical students and residents. He shares how his teaching philosophy has evolved, why inquiry-based learning remains central to his approach, and how preceptors can adapt to different learning styles while continuing to grow as educators themselves.
Dr. Harley shares:
- How he uses inquiry-based learning to help students develop clinical reasoning, curiosity, and lifelong learning habits;
- Strategies for adapting teaching methods to different learning styles and helping struggling learners find success;
- His approach to delivering constructive feedback that encourages growth while recognizing strengths;
- Why physicians and learners alike must embrace humility, remain open to new information, and continue learning throughout their careers;
- How emerging technologies, including AI, are changing medical education and patient care;
- Lessons from mentors who shaped his career and the legacy he hopes to pass on to future osteopathic physicians;
- And more.
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