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Hidden Curriculum in Medical Residency Programs: A Scoping Review
Ghadir Pourbairamian1, Shoaleh Bigdeli1, Seyed Kamran Soltani Arabshahi1
1Center for Educational Research in Medical Sciences (CERMS), Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism
|April 18, 2022
Summary
The hidden curriculum significantly impacts medical residency. This scoping review identified key themes like educational and resident characteristics, with role modeling being most influential, offering insights to mitigate negative effects.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Residency Training
- Curriculum Studies
Background:
- The hidden curriculum profoundly influences medical education and residency programs.
- Its effects are long-lasting and multifaceted, impacting resident development.
- Understanding these influences is crucial for effective medical training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize existing literature on the hidden curriculum in medical residency.
- To identify and map the core concepts, dimensions, impacts, and influencing factors.
- To provide a framework for understanding and addressing the hidden curriculum's role.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive scoping review methodology was employed.
- Searches were conducted across electronic databases, yielding 394 abstracts.
- 43 studies were selected after rigorous abstract and full-text screening, followed by content analysis.
Main Results:
- Eleven key themes emerged: Organizational, Socio-cultural, Professional, Communicational, Educational, Resident Personal, and Resident Educational Characteristics.
- Educational Issues (22.83%) and Resident Personal Characteristics (21.01%) were the most prevalent themes.
- Role modeling was identified as the most frequently emphasized and effective factor within the hidden curriculum.
Conclusions:
- This review provides a foundational framework for the hidden curriculum in medical residency.
- Findings can guide efforts to reduce the negative impacts of the hidden curriculum.
- Further in-depth, mixed-methods research across diverse residency contexts is recommended to define a constructive hidden curriculum.
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