A seminar on working with families.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Family Medicine Training
• Pediatric Residency Programs

Background:

• Effective family-centered care is crucial in family practice residency.
• Training residents to work with families requires specific pedagogical approaches.
• Pediatric rotations offer a unique setting for family dynamics training.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe an eight-week seminar for family practice residents focused on working with families.
• To outline the learning objectives and teaching strategies employed in the seminar.
• To assess the impact of the seminar on resident attitudes and skills.

Main Methods:

• An eight-week seminar was implemented for family practice residents.
• The seminar was conducted during a pediatric hospital rotation.
• Teaching strategies and learning objectives were detailed.
• Informal assessment methods were used to evaluate outcomes.

Main Results:

• The seminar successfully provided training in working with families.
• Informal assessment indicated positive attitudinal shifts among residents.
• Evidence of skill development in family interaction was observed.
• These outcomes were achieved despite the seminar's short duration.

Conclusions:

• The seminar proved effective in enhancing residents' ability to work with families.
• The training positively influenced resident attitudes and skills.
• Even short-term, focused interventions can yield significant benefits in medical education.
• Family-centered training should be an integral part of residency programs.