Development of an Enhanced Interprofessional Chief Resident Immersion Training (IP-CRIT) Program

Area of Science:

• Geriatrics
• Medical Education
• Interprofessional Healthcare

Background:

• The Chief Resident Immersion Training (CRIT) in the Care of Older Adults Program is a nationally recognized curriculum.
• There is a need to integrate Triple Aim objectives and interprofessional competencies into graduate medical education.
• Addressing quality improvement and value-based care is crucial for the care of older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

• To enhance the existing CRIT program by incorporating Triple Aim objectives and interprofessional competency-based content.
• To develop an Interprofessional CRIT program.
• To better prepare chief residents for team-based, patient-centered care and quality improvement in geriatrics.

Main Methods:

• Faculty from various professions reviewed and enhanced the CRIT curriculum.
• Content was updated to include Triple Aim objectives and interprofessional competencies.
• Chief residents received education on value-based care and were connected with interprofessional staff.

Main Results:

• The enhanced Interprofessional CRIT program received positive and sustained evaluations.
• Chief residents demonstrated increased understanding of value-based care and team-based approaches.
• The program addressed key quality improvement issues relevant to older adult care.

Conclusions:

• The Interprofessional CRIT program effectively prepares chief residents for leading team-based, patient-centered care for older adults.
• The enhanced program fosters a culture of continuous quality improvement in geriatric medicine.
• Interprofessional education is vital for improving the care of aging populations.