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The superiority of the rotating program
1Second Medical Division, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, USA.
JAMA
|March 7, 1966
Summary
The Henry Ford Hospital
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Graduate Medical Training
Background:
- Increasing trend of straight internships in teaching hospitals.
- Need to evaluate the effectiveness of traditional rotating internships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey the rotating internship program at Henry Ford Hospital.
- To determine if the rotating internship remains superior to other models.
Main Methods:
- Survey conducted by the Intern Committee at Henry Ford Hospital.
- Analysis of factors affecting interns and hospital staff within the rotating program.
Main Results:
- The rotating internship program at Henry Ford Hospital was surveyed.
- Factors influencing interns and hospital staff were considered.
Conclusions:
- The rotating internship program is believed to be superior.
- Multiple factors support the continued value of the rotating internship model for both trainees and staff.
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