SNAPPS Teaching Model

A learner-centered model for outpatient education

This learner-centered model for case presentations to the preceptor follows a mnemonic called SNAPPS consisting of six steps:

1. Summarize briefly the history and findings
2. Narrow the differential to two or three relevant possibilities
3. Analyze the differential by comparing and contrasting the possibilities
4. Probe the preceptor by asking questions about uncertainties, difficulties or alternative approaches
5. Plan management for the patient’s medical issues
6. Select a case-related issue for self-directed learning