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Management roles for physicians: training residents for the reality
D H Cordes1, D F Rea, A Vuturo
1Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson 85724.
Journal of Occupational Medicine. : Official Publication of the Industrial Medical Association
|November 1, 1988
Summary
This study integrates administrative training into physician residency programs, equipping future doctors with essential management skills for healthcare leadership. The approach ensures physicians are well-prepared for administrative roles through comprehensive, practical training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health Administration
- Physician Management
Background:
- Physicians increasingly require administrative and management skills for effective healthcare leadership.
- Traditional medical training often lacks comprehensive preparation for these crucial roles.
- The University of Arizona identified a need to integrate management training into residency programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement and evaluate an administrative training component within general preventive medicine and occupational medicine residency programs.
- To prepare physicians for future management and leadership positions in healthcare.
- To ensure physicians are integral to successful healthcare management.
Main Methods:
- Incorporation of administrative training into a 2-year residency curriculum.
- Training modules cover computer skills, fiscal control, budgeting, personnel management, regulatory processes, program development, planning, and organization.
- Acquisition of management skills through coursework, rotations, special projects, and a dedicated 1-month administrative rotation.
- Practical application in departmental and community management settings.
Main Results:
- Residents gain practical management skills through a structured, longitudinal training approach.
- The program provides preparation at an appropriate stage for future physician leaders.
- Integrated training enhances the ability of physicians to manage healthcare effectively.
Conclusions:
- A longitudinal, integrated administrative training approach is effective for preparing physicians for management roles.
- This model can be advocated for similar residency programs and other medical specialties.
- Physicians are essential components in the successful management of healthcare systems.