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David R Topor1, Andrew Budson1
1is a Clinical Psychologist and the Associate Director of Healthcare Professional Education, and is the Associate Chief of Staff for Education, both at the VA Boston Healthcare System in Massachusetts. David Topor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and Andrew Budson is a Professor of Neurology at Boston University School of Medicine.
A continuing education program using the TRAIN framework provided nearly 1,000 credits for healthcare professionals. This multidisciplinary approach supports ongoing learning across various medical specialties.
Area of Science:
- Continuing Medical Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
- Interprofessional Education
Background:
- Healthcare professionals require continuous learning to stay updated with medical advancements.
- Multidisciplinary education programs are essential for comprehensive skill development.
- Existing continuing education models may not adequately address the diverse needs of all healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary continuing education program.
- To assess the impact of the Teaching, Research, Awards, Interprofessional, Networking (TRAIN) framework on professional development.
- To determine the reach and credit provision of the TRAIN program across various healthcare specialties.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a multidisciplinary continuing education program using the TRAIN framework.
- Delivery of both online and in-person educational modules.
- Tracking of continuing education credits awarded to participants.
Main Results:
- The program successfully provided nearly 1,000 continuing education credits.
- The TRAIN framework facilitated a multidisciplinary approach to education.
- Healthcare professionals from multiple specialties participated in the program.
Conclusions:
- The TRAIN framework is an effective model for delivering multidisciplinary continuing education.
- The program successfully met the educational needs of a diverse group of healthcare professionals.
- The initiative demonstrates a significant contribution to ongoing professional development in healthcare.
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