scholarly journals E-learning in graduate medical education: survey of residency program directors

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher M. Wittich ◽  
Anoop Agrawal ◽  
David A. Cook ◽  
Andrew J. Halvorsen ◽  
Jayawant N. Mandrekar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Graduate Medical Education ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Graduate Medical ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Residency Program Directors

scholarly journals Remediation in the Context of the Competencies: A Survey of Pediatrics Residency Program Directors

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meredith P. Riebschleger ◽  
Hilary M. Haftel
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Graduate Medical Education ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Graduate Medical ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Residency Program Directors

Abstract Background The 6 competencies defined by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education provide the framework of assessment for trainees in the US graduate medical education system, but few studies have investigated their impact on remediation. Methods We obtained data via an anonymous online survey of pediatrics residency program directors. For the purposes of the survey, remediation was defined as “any form of additional training, supervision, or assistance above that required for a typical resident.” Respondents were asked to quantify 3 groups of residents: (1) residents requiring remediation; (2) residents whose training was extended for remediation purposes; and (3) residents whose training was terminated owing to issues related to remediation. For each group, the proportion of residents with deficiencies in each of the 6 competencies was calculated. Results In all 3 groups, deficiencies in medical knowledge and patient care were most common; deficiencies in professionalism and communication were moderately common; and deficiencies in systems-based practice and practice-based learning and improvement were least common. Residents whose training was terminated were more likely to have deficiencies in multiple competencies. Conclusion Although medical knowledge and patient care are reported most frequently, deficiencies in any of the 6 competencies can lead to the need for remediation in pediatrics residents. Residents who are terminated are more likely to have deficits in multiple competencies. It will be critical to develop and refine tools to measure achievement in all 6 competencies as the graduate medical education community may be moving further toward individualized training schedules and competency-based, rather than time-based, training.

scholarly journals Preferences and Practices of U.S. Ophthalmology Residency Program Directors Regarding Post-interview Communication with Residency Applicants

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. e43-e47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison Chen ◽  
Elaine Tran ◽  
Melissa Clark ◽  
Ingrid Scott ◽  
Paul Greenberg
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Graduate Medical Education ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Graduate Medical ◽  
Residency Program Directors ◽  
Residency Match

Importance Little is known about the perspectives and practices of U.S. ophthalmology residency program directors (PDs) regarding communication between PDs and applicants during the post-interview residency match period. Objective To investigate the preferences and practices of ophthalmology residency PDs regarding post-interview communication between PDs and residency applicants during the residency match period. Design and Setting Web-based anonymous survey. Participants Directors of ophthalmology residency programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Results The response rate was 64% (74/116). The majority (75%; 55/73) of PDs preferred that PDs and residency applicants not communicate during the post-interview period; the main reasons were that such communication was not ethical and not productive. In addition, 62% (46/74) of PDs believed that the Ophthalmology Matching Program should institute a policy of no post-interview communication between applicants and faculty during the residency match period. Conclusion and Relevance The majority of U.S. ophthalmology residency PDs favor instituting a policy of no post-interview communication between applicants and faculty during the residency match period.

scholarly journals Current Status of Nutrition Training in Graduate Medical Education From a Survey of Residency Program Directors

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian J. Daley ◽  
Jill Cherry-Bukowiec ◽  
Charles W. Van Way ◽  
Bryan Collier ◽  
Leah Gramlich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Graduate Medical Education ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Graduate Medical ◽  
Nutrition Training ◽  
Residency Program Directors

scholarly journals International Residency Program Evaluation: Assessing the Reliability and Initial Validity of the ACGME-I Resident Survey in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 517-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Halah Ibrahim ◽  
Brenessa Lindeman ◽  
Steven A. Matarelli ◽  
Satish Chandrasekhar Nair
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Graduate Medical Education ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
The United States ◽  
Abu Dhabi ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Graduate Medical

Abstract Background Educators agree on the importance of assessing the quality of graduate medical education. In the United States, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) resident survey is an important part of the accreditation process, yet some studies have questioned its validity. Objective We assessed the reliability and acceptance of the ACGME-International (ACGME-I) resident survey in the culturally distinct, nonnative English-speaking resident population of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Methods A total of 158 residents in ACGME-I accredited institutions in Abu Dhabi received an online link to the ACGME-I survey. Reliability analysis was conducted using the Cronbach α. A focus group was then held with a convenience sample of 25 residents from different institutions and specialties to understand potential challenges encountered by survey participants. Results Completed surveys were received from 116 residents (73.4%). The 39 items in the survey demonstrated high reliability, with a Cronbach α of 0.918. Of the 5 subscales, 4 demonstrated acceptable to very good reliability, ranging from 0.72 to 0.888. The subscale “resources” had lower reliability at 0.584. Removal of a single item increased the Cronbach α to a near-acceptable score of 0.670. Focus group results indicated that the survey met standards for readability, length, and time for completion. Conclusions The ACGME-I resident survey demonstrates acceptable reliability and validity for measuring the perceptions of residents in an international residency program. The data derived from the survey can offer an important set of metrics for educational quality improvement in the United Arab Emirates.

scholarly journals Results From a Transitional-Year Program Director Survey: Identifying Crucial Issues and Concerns

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
Steven R. Craig ◽  
Hayden L. Smith ◽  
Matthew W. Short
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Graduate Medical Education ◽  
Administrative Support ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Program Director ◽  
Community Hospitals ◽  
Graduate Medical ◽  
Program Coordinators ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Preparatory Year

Abstract Background Transitional Year (TY) programs meet an important need by preparing residents for specialties that accept individuals after an initial preparatory year. To our knowledge, no surveys to date have been conducted to identify attributes of TY programs and concerns of TY program directors. Purpose The purpose of this study was to review TY program characteristics and identify critical issues and concerns of TY program directors (TYPDs). Methods A web-based, 22-question survey was sent to all 114 TYPDs of programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education between January and April 2011. The survey included open-formatted and closed-formatted questions addressing program and institution demographics, program director time, administrative support, satisfaction, and future plans. Results The survey response rate was 86%. The median age of TY programs was 28 years, with few new programs. More than 80% of TY programs were conducted at community hospitals and university-affiliated community hospitals. Of the responding TYPDs, 17% had served less than 2 years, and 32% had served 10 years or more. Common sponsoring TY programs included internal medicine (88%), general surgery (42%), family medicine (25%), emergency medicine (24%), and pediatrics (18%). Overall, TYPDs were satisfied with their positions. They expressed concerns about inadequate time to complete duties, salary support, and administrative duties assigned to program coordinators. Forty-nine percent of TYPDs reported they planned to leave the position within the next 5 years. Conclusions Our survey provides useful information to assist institutions and the graduate medical education community in meeting the needs of TYPDs and strengthening TY programs.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Evaluators: Implementation of a Multi-Source Evaluation Program for Graduate Medical Education Program Directors

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 592-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Ellen J. Goldhamer ◽  
Keith Baker ◽  
Amy P. Cohen ◽  
Debra F. Weinstein
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Graduate Medical Education ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Completion Rates ◽  
Source Evaluation ◽  
Graduate Medical ◽  
Medical Education Program ◽  
Academic Year

ABSTRACT Background Multi-source evaluation has demonstrated value for trainees, but is not generally provided to residency or fellowship program directors (PDs). Objective To develop, implement, and evaluate a PD multi-source evaluation process. Methods Tools were developed for PD evaluation by trainees, department chairs, and graduate medical education (GME) leadership. Evaluation questions were based on PD responsibilities, including Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements. A follow-up survey assessed the process. Results Evaluation completion rates were as follows: trainees in academic year 2012–2013, 53% (958 of 1824), and in academic year 2013–2014, 42% (800 of 1898); GME directors in 2013–2014, 100% (95 of 95); and chairs/chiefs in 2013–2014, 92% (109 of 118). Results of a follow-up survey of PDs (66%, 59 of 90) and chairs (74%, 48 of 65) supports the evaluations' value, with 45% of responding PDs (25 of 56) and 50% of responding chairs (21 of 42) characterizing them as “extremely” or “quite” useful. Most indicated this was the first written evaluation they had received (PDs 78%, 46 of 59) or provided (chairs 69%, 33 of 48) regarding the PD role. More than 60% of PD (30 of 49) and chair respondents (24 of 40) indicated trainee feedback was “extremely” or “quite” useful, and nearly 50% of PDs (29 of 59) and 21% of chairs (10 of 48) planned changes based on the results. Trainee response rates improved in 2014–2015 (52%, 971 of 1872) and 2015–2016 (69%, 1276 of 1837). Conclusions In our institution, multi-source evaluation of PDs was sustained over 4 years with acceptable and improving evaluation completion rates. The process and assessment tools are potentially transferrable to other institutions.

scholarly journals The ecology of program director leadership: power relationships and characteristics of effective program directors

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bharat Kumar ◽  
Melissa L. Swee ◽  
Manish Suneja
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Graduate Medical Education ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Power Relationships ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Power Bases ◽  
Power Structures ◽  
Graduate Medical ◽  
Medical Environment ◽  
Academic Medical

Abstract Background Program directors are often perceived as strong and independent leaders within the academic medical environment. However, they are not as omnipotent as they initially appear. Indeed, PDs are beholden to a variety of different agents, including trainees (current residents, residency applicants, residency alumni), internal influencers (departmental faculty, hospital administration, institutional graduate medical education), and external influencers (the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), medical education community, and society-at-large). Altogether, these agents form a complex ecosystem whose dynamics and relationships shape the effectiveness of program directors. Main body This perspective uses management theory to examine the characteristics of effective PD leadership. We underline the importance of authority, accessibility, adaptability, authenticity, accountability, and autonomy as core features of successful program directors. Additionally, we review how program directors can use the six power bases (legitimacy, referent, informational, expert, reward, and coercive) to achieve positive and constructive change within the complexity of the academic medical ecosystem. Lastly, we describe how local and national institutions can better structure power relationships within the ecosystem so that PD leadership can be most effective. Conclusion Keen leadership skills are required by program directors to face a variety of challenges within their educational environments. Understanding power structures and relationships may aid program directors to exercise leadership judiciously towards fulfilling the educational missions of their departments.

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