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Improving teachers' skills in working with 'problem' residents: a workshop description and evaluation
Yvonne Steinert1, Louise Nasmith, Norma Daigle
1Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Canada.
Medical Teacher
|July 6, 2002
Summary
Medical educators can enhance their skills for managing challenging residents through a targeted workshop. This training improves problem definition, data gathering, and intervention strategies, benefiting both educators and residents.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Physician Training
- Professional Development
Background:
- Addressing 'problem' residents presents a significant challenge for medical educators.
- Effective strategies are needed to support educators in managing difficult resident performance issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a workshop designed to enhance educators' skills in managing 'problem' residents.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of this workshop in improving educators' competencies.
Main Methods:
- A workshop was developed with modules on problem definition, diagnosis confirmation, intervention design, and residents' rights.
- Participant satisfaction and changes in self-assessed knowledge were evaluated.
Main Results:
- Participants reported satisfaction with the workshop content and format.
- A structured framework for analyzing resident issues and designing interventions was highly valued.
- Self-assessment showed increased knowledge in problem definition, data gathering, and intervention principles.
Conclusions:
- A two-day workshop effectively enhances educators' skills in managing 'problem' residents.
- The workshop's framework is adaptable across various medical settings and disciplines.