The feedback is a central component of medical education. Regrettably, medical teachers often believe that provide adequate feedback to students, however, several studies show confl icting results. The aim of this paper is to review the main concepts associated to feedback in clinical education as part of the teaching–learning process. / pcodjcec@upc.edu.pe / El feedback, también llamado retroalimentación, constituye un componente central en la educación médica. Desafortunadamente, los educadores médicos frecuentemente creen que brindan un adecuado feedback a sus alumnos. Sin embargo, diversos estudios muestran resultados contradictorios. El objetivo del presente documento es revisar los principales conceptos asociados al feedback en la educación clínica como parte del proceso de enseñanza–aprendizaje.

The feedback is a central component of medical education. Unfortunately, medical teachers often believe that provide adequate feedback to students. But several studies show confl icting results. The aim of this paper is to review the main concepts associated to feedback in clinical education as part of the teaching–learning process. / Revisión por pares