Instruction in teaching and teaching opportunities for residents in US dermatology programs: Results of a national survey - 18/04/17
Abstract |
Background |
Dermatology residents routinely teach junior co-residents and medical students. Despite the importance of teaching skills for a successful academic career, no formal teaching instruction programs for dermatology residents have been described to our knowledge, and the extent of teaching opportunities for dermatology residents is unknown.
Objective |
We sought to describe the range of teaching opportunities and instruction available to dermatology residents and to assess the need for additional teaching training from the perspective of dermatology residency program directors nationwide.
Methods |
A questionnaire was administered to 113 US dermatology residency program directors or their designees. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze questionnaire item responses.
Results |
The response rate was 55% (62/113). All program directors reported that their residents teach; 59% (33/56) reported offering trainees teaching instruction; 11% (7/62) of programs offered a short-term series of formal sessions on teaching; and 7% (4/62) offered ongoing, longitudinal training. Most program directors (74%, 40/54) believed that their residents would benefit from more teaching instruction.
Limitations |
Response rate and responder bias are potential limitations.
Conclusion |
Dermatology residents teach in a broad range of settings, over half receive some teaching instruction, and most dermatology residency program directors perceive a need for additional training for residents as teachers.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : dermatology residency training, medical education, resident-as-teacher program
Plan
Dr Homayounfar is currently affiliated with the Department of Dermatology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, and Ms Newman is currently affiliated with the Department of Medical Education, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. |
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Funding sources: None. |
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Conflicts of interest: None declared. |
Vol 76 - N° 4
P. 703-706 - avril 2017 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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