Learning to implement the medical home in communities

Area of Science:

• Medical education
• Community pediatrics
• Family-centered care

Background:

• The Medical Home model requires interprofessional collaboration for effective family and child support.
• Pediatric residency programs are crucial for training physicians in this model.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore how pediatric residency training prepares physicians for practicing the Medical Home model.
• To highlight the importance of interprofessional collaboration and family partnership in community pediatrics.

Main Methods:

• Review of pediatric residency curriculum components related to the Medical Home.
• Analysis of collaboration experiences and skill development during training.

Main Results:

• Residency training provides foundational skills for interprofessional relationships.
• Collaboration experiences enhance the ability to support families and children within the Medical Home framework.
• Viewing parents as partners is key to building robust support systems.

Conclusions:

• Effective Medical Home practice is built upon university-based pediatric residency training.
• Developing interprofessional relationships and empowering families are essential for successful community-based pediatric care.