Peer teacher training (PTT) in action.

The PTT provided an effective approach for medical students to gain perceived competence and confidence in teaching and giving feedback. Students reported an increased propensity for teaching when qualified. Students with lower self-reported teaching ability reported greater improvements following the course. Students reported unanticipated perceived benefits for improving patient education and obtaining teaching accreditation for their portfolio and future clinical roles. They perceived potential value if the training were to be made interprofessional on future courses. Furthermore, this study demonstrates the transferability of the PTT programme across university settings.