title: Twelve tips for facilitating Millennials' learning.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The current, so-called "Millennial" generation of learners is frequently characterized as having deep understanding of, and appreciation for, technology and social connectedness. This generation of learners has also been molded by a unique set of cultural influences that are essential for medical educators to consider in all aspects of their teaching, including curriculum design, student assessment, and interactions between faculty and learners.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The following tips outline an approach to facilitating learning of our current generation of medical trainees.
  
  
  METHODS
  The method is based on the available literature and the authors' experiences with Millennial Learners in medical training.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The 12 tips provide detailed approaches and specific strategies for understanding and engaging Millennial Learners and enhancing their learning.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  With an increased understanding of the characteristics of the current generation of medical trainees, faculty will be better able to facilitate learning and optimize interactions with Millennial Learners.
authors.affiliation: Harvard Medical School, MA, USA. dhrobert@bidmc.harvard.edu
authors.forename: David H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: Lori R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Newman
authors.forename: Richard M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Schwartzstein
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000379:methods*; D005180:Faculty, Medical; D006801:Humans; D016901:Intergenerational Relations; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D012931:Social Environment; D013337:Students, Medical / Q000523:psychology*; D013685:Telecommunications / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends