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Using Reflections to Evaluate the STFM Behavioral Science/Family Systems Educator Fellowship
Deborah A Taylor1, Victoria Gorski, Sandra K Burge
1Central Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency.
This fellowship for early career behavioral science educators in family medicine successfully met its objectives. Participants reported enhanced competence and identity, with mentors also experiencing professional growth.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Family Medicine
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Identified a need for specialized training for early career behavioral science educators in family medicine.
- Developed a 1-year fellowship in response to reduced opportunities and resources.
- Aimed to shape and mentor new faculty in family medicine departments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a 1-year fellowship for early career behavioral science educators.
- To assess whether fellowship objectives related to professional development were met.
- To explore themes in participant reflective writings.
Main Methods:
- A 1-year fellowship combining classroom learning, small-group mentoring, reflective writing, and a scholarly project.
- Qualitative analysis of reflective writings from fellows and faculty mentors.
- Analysis focused on identifying themes related to curricular objectives.
Main Results:
- 44 fellows completed the program between 2010-2013.
- Analysis of 15 fellows' and 6 mentors' writings revealed four themes: emerging competence, evolving identity, connectedness, and generativity.
- Mentors reported parallel benefits to those experienced by fellows.
Conclusions:
- Qualitative analysis confirmed the fellowship achieved its program goals.
- Participants developed a commitment to leadership and 'paying it forward' in family medicine education.
- The fellowship fostered professional growth for both fellows and faculty mentors.
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