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[Physicians' clinical skills after finishing internship]
Charlotte V Ringsted1, Jane Pallisgaard, Geir Falck
1H:S Postgraduate Medicinske Institut, H:S Bispebjerg Hospital, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, DK-2400 København NV. c.ringsted@inet.uni2.dk
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|June 27, 2002
Summary
Danish interns show improved clinical skills post-internship, but critical emergency procedures require enhanced training. This highlights a need for structured programs to ensure competency in essential medical skills.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Skills Assessment
- Intern Training
Context:
- Danish medical internship program evaluation.
- Follow-up study assessing clinical skills development.
- Focus on identifying training gaps for interns.
Purpose:
- To evaluate Danish interns' clinical skills post-internship.
- To identify specific areas needing systematic training.
- To assess skill progression and identify areas of stagnation.
Summary:
- A questionnaire assessed 88 clinical skills in interns before and after their internship.
- Interns reported improved mastery in 60 skills, but 28 showed no improvement.
- Notably, skills for emergency procedures did not significantly improve.
Impact:
- Highlights a critical need for structured training programs in emergency procedures.
- Emphasizes the importance of defining clear learning objectives and skill assessment.
- Aims to improve intern competency and patient safety through targeted educational interventions.