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Foundation forum: developing leadership skills among foundation trainees
Murtaza Kadhum1, Pierre Sinclair2, Chetan Narshi3
1Academic Foundation Year 2 Doctor, Oxford University Clinical Academic Graduate School, Oxford University, Oxford OX3 9DU.
Summary
Newly qualified doctors in a foundation forum showed significant improvements in leadership and management skills after a structured program. This initiative enhanced trainee experience and provided essential competency development.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Management
- Quality Improvement in Medicine
Background:
- Foundation forums are established for doctor representation but lack essential leadership and management skill development.
- General Medical Council guidance highlights the need for leadership, management, and quality improvement skills in early-career doctors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a structured program within a foundation forum on leadership, management, and quality improvement skills.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of integrating quality improvement projects and formal training into the foundation forum experience.
Main Methods:
- A foundation forum was implemented across three Oxford deanery hospitals.
- Forum members participated in quality improvement projects, organized a national conference, and received formal leadership and management training.
- Pre- and post-training surveys were administered to assess changes in member confidence.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant increases in confidence were observed in leadership, management, and quality improvement skills among forum members.
- All participants expressed a desire for continued formal leadership and management training.
- The program successfully enhanced trainee experience and involvement.
Conclusions:
- The foundation forum initiative effectively improved leadership, management, and quality improvement skills in newly qualified doctors.
- This model provides a successful platform for essential competency development aligned with the Medical Leadership Competency Framework.
- The program demonstrates a valuable approach to enhancing postgraduate medical training and professional development.
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