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A Family Day program enhances knowledge about medical school culture and necessary supports
Mary A Bell1, Paula S Smith, James J Brokaw
1Medical Student Affairs, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. mbell@iupui.edu
Background:
A Family Day program was implemented at Indiana University School of Medicine to educate the families and friends of in-coming medical students about the rigors of medical school and the factors that contribute to stress.
Methods:
Surveys that assessed knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes about medical school were administered to participants before and after the program.
Results:
After the program, participants showed a significant improvement in their understanding of medical school culture and the importance of support systems for medical students. Post-test scores improved by an average of 29% (P < 0.001) in each of the two years this program was administered.
Conclusions:
The inclusion of family members and other loved ones in pre-matriculation educational programs may serve to mitigate the stress associated with medical school by enhancing the students' social support systems.
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