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Clinical orientation program for new medical registrars--a qualitative evaluation
Ian Rosemergy1, Damon A Bell, Sisira K Jayathissa
1Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark. ian.rosemergy@gmail.com
Summary
A new clinical orientation program for medical registrars improved professional collegiality and communication. This initiative benefits individual doctors, institutions, and patient care in the Wellington region.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Training
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Transitioning from house officer to medical registrar presents challenges.
- A structured orientation program can facilitate this transition.
- Existing orientation programs may lack region-specific context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To qualitatively evaluate a clinical orientation program for medical registrars.
- To assess the program's impact on the transition from house officer to registrar.
- To identify benefits for participants, presenters, and patient care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative evaluation using focus groups.
- Inclusion of participants, presenters, and senior nursing staff.
- Purposive sampling strategy for participant selection.
Main Results:
- Enhanced professional collegiality among medical staff was a key finding.
- Improved communication between medical registrars was observed.
- Benefits were noted for both participants and presenters.
Conclusions:
- A region-specific clinical orientation program offers significant benefits.
- The program positively impacts individual registrars, healthcare institutions, and patient outcomes.
- Enhanced collegiality and communication are crucial for successful registrar transitions.
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