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The seamless transition from student to intern: from theory to practice
J Costello1, M Livett, P J O Stride
1Pharmacy Department, Redcliffe Hospital, Redcliffe, Australia. jaclyn_costello@health.qld.gov.au
Internal Medicine Journal
|November 2, 2010
Summary
A practical workshop program significantly improved medical interns' work readiness, boosting self-reported task performance from 25% to 90%. Further follow-up will assess long-term program usefulness.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Graduate Medical Training
- Clinical Skills Development
Background:
- Recent publications indicate a gap in practical competencies among newly qualified medical interns.
- Collaboration between the University of Queensland and Redcliffe Hospital identified critical areas for intervention to enhance intern work readiness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a practical workshop program aimed at addressing identified deficiencies in intern practical skills.
- To improve the work readiness of Graduate Medical Course students through targeted skills training.
Main Methods:
- A 30-week program delivered weekly one-hour practical workshops during lunch breaks.
- Content experts introduced a range of practical skills to Graduate Medical Course 3 and 4 students.
- Session effectiveness was evaluated through trainer audits and participant self-evaluation.
Main Results:
- Participant self-reported ability to perform tasks increased substantially, from 25% before the workshops to 90% afterward.
- The program successfully introduced students to essential practical skills relevant to internship.
Conclusions:
- The practical workshop program demonstrated a significant positive impact on self-assessed intern competency and work readiness.
- Seven participants will transition to internship at the hospital, providing an opportunity for follow-up assessment of the program's utility.
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