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  • Medical Education
  • Health Professions Education

Background:

  • Academic Foundation Programme (AFP) trainees encounter obstacles in leveraging research opportunities.
  • Enhanced support can improve outcomes and retention for clinical academic trainees.
  • Peer support offers a potential solution to challenges faced by early-career AFP trainees.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and implement a peer support program for pediatric AFP trainees.
  • To address challenges identified by recent AFP graduates through a structured support system.

Main Methods:

  • A Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle was employed for program development and refinement.
  • Feedback from recent AFP graduates informed program design, including the role of trainee coordinators and meeting frequency.
  • The PDSA approach enabled continuous program evaluation and evolution over several years.

Main Results:

  • Peer support networks are highly valued by AFP trainees.
  • Trainees utilize these networks for information, practical assistance, and emotional support.
  • The program's success is contingent upon sustained commitment from participating trainees.

Conclusions:

  • Peer support is a valuable resource for AFP trainees, offering multifaceted benefits.
  • Effective peer support programs require structured implementation and ongoing trainee dedication.
  • Investing in peer support can enhance the experience and retention of future clinical academics.