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Validating objectives and training in Canadian paediatrics residency training programmes.

Harish J Amin¹, Nalini Singhal, Gary Cole

¹Department of Paediatrics, University of Calgary, C4-615, Alberta Children's Hospital, 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 6A8, Canada. hamin@ucalgary.ca

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|February 25, 2011

Summary

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Paediatric residency training in Canada needs improvement, as recent graduates report inadequate preparation in 25% of essential clinical competencies. This study validates training objectives and highlights areas for enhanced paediatrician education.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Paediatric Training
Competency-Based Education

Background:

Healthcare system changes and reduced resident work hours necessitate evaluating paediatrician training adequacy.
Ensuring paediatric residents acquire essential skills for consultant practice is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify key clinical competencies for paediatric residency graduates.
To pinpoint gaps in resident preparedness during training.
To review and validate the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Objectives of Training (OTR) for paediatrics.

Main Methods:

A survey was distributed to RCPSC-certified paediatricians who finished residency in Canada (2004-2008).
Participants rated the importance of 92 clinical competencies and their preparedness level upon practice entry.
Gap scores (GSs) were calculated by comparing importance and preparedness ratings.

Main Results:

A 43% response rate was achieved (187/435).
91.3% of RCPSC OTR competencies were deemed important.
Paediatricians reported feeling inadequately prepared for 25% of competencies, with 40 competencies having GSs >10%.

Conclusions:

The study's methodology effectively validates training objectives and assesses resident preparedness against them.
Findings suggest a potential need for enhanced training in specific clinical competencies for paediatric residents.
This research provides valuable insights for refining paediatric residency curricula to better meet practice demands.