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M Kim Marvel1, Janell Wozniak2, Alex J Reed3
1Colorado Association of Family Medicine Residencies, Denver, CO.
Family Medicine
|October 12, 2018
Summary
This study identified key leadership skills for chief residents and developed a self-assessment tool. The tool helps residents gauge their leadership abilities and guides targeted training for effective residency program leadership.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Leadership Development
- Residency Training
Background:
- Leadership competencies for chief residents lack standardization.
- Effective leadership is crucial for successful residency programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify specific leadership skills for chief residents.
- To develop a self-assessment tool for evaluating these competencies.
Main Methods:
- Focus groups with chief residents from 10 family medicine residencies.
- Competency identification and grouping into 10 key areas.
- Development and implementation of a self-assessment tool.
Main Results:
- The self-assessment tool was completed by 83 chief residents over 5 years.
- Mean competency ratings ranged from 3.19 to 3.57 (on a 5-point scale).
- Residents showed improvement in 9 of 10 leadership competencies by the end of their chief year.
Conclusions:
- The identified leadership competencies and self-assessment tool are valuable for identifying training needs.
- This resource aids chief residents and program leaders in pinpointing areas for skill enhancement.
- Facilitates targeted professional development within residency programs.
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