Outstanding clinical teachers can adapt their preferred teaching style to meet the needs of different learners. The first step in mastery of this skill is to understand your own learning preferences and how that may influence how you feel most comfortable teaching. In the clinical teaching environment, how learners prefer to learn and what is expected of them may be at odds. For example, a learner who prefers a quiet environment where they can focus on one task at a time may find it more challenging to learn effectively in a busy emergency department. A teacher who can recognize learning preferences in others and adapt their preferred teaching style to a struggling learner will maximize their teaching effectiveness and help every learner thrive in varied clinical settings.