Table 1. Key elements pertinent to the educational approach for Generation Y students aligned with theoretical frameworks informing undergraduate education[11,12] Four key elements Seven good practices Twelve attributes of quality A. Educational environment 1. Give prompt feedback 2. Encourage student-faculty contact i. Assessment and prompt feedback ii. Out-of-class contact with faculty iii. Emphasis on early years of study B. Personal attributes 3. Encourage co-operation among students 4. Emphasise time on task iv. Collaboration v. Adequate time on task vi. Synthesis of experiences C. Learning styles and needs 5. Encourage active learning vii. Active learning viii. Integration of education and experiences ix. Ongoing practice of learned skills D. Professional communication 6. Communicate high expectations 7. Respect diverse talents and ways of learning x. High expectations xi. Respect for diverse talents and learning styles xii. Coherence in learning