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Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration: trainees addressing siloed medical education.

Robert Li Kitts¹, Joanna Christodoulou, Stuart Goldman

¹Dept. of Psychiatry, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. robert.kitts@childrens.harvard.edu

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Summary

Medical trainees formed a community of practice (CoP) to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and break down professional silos in medical education. Their seminar promotes lifelong learning and continues to grow, enhancing institution-wide teamwork.

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Using Simulation Models to Train Clinicians in the Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Using Simulation Models to Train Clinicians in the Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Published on: August 9, 2024

Area of Science:

Medical Education
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Professional Development

Background:

Professional siloing is a recognized issue in medical institutions, impacting medical education and resident training.
Trainees from various disciplines often work in isolation, hindering comprehensive patient care and knowledge sharing.

Purpose of the Study:

To address professional siloing in medical education by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among trainees.
To establish a sustainable model for interdisciplinary learning and practice within a medical institution.

Main Methods:

A community of practice (CoP) was established by trainees from psychiatry, developmental medicine, neurology, and education.
An interdisciplinary seminar was developed and implemented, featuring speakers and attendees from participating disciplines.

Main Results:

The CoP, initiated in 2008, successfully developed a seminar that promotes institution-wide interdisciplinary collaboration.
The seminar engages 20 to 35 participants from diverse medical and educational backgrounds.
The initiative has fostered a growing community of practice and a sense of shared learning.

Conclusions:

The creation of a CoP and interdisciplinary seminar effectively broke down professional silos in medical education.
The educational context utilized adult-learning principles, promoting lifelong learning among trainees.
The seminar fosters a unique community for learning and practice, with ongoing efforts to measure outcomes.