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Comparing Virtual vs In-Person Immersive Leadership Training for Physicians
Claudia S P Fernandez1, Caroline N Hays1, Georgina Adatsi1
1Department of Maternal and Child Health, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Journal of Healthcare Leadership
|August 17, 2023
Summary
Physician leadership training proved effective in both virtual and in-person formats, yielding significant knowledge and skill gains. Participants preferred in-person sessions for leadership development and connection.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Leadership Development
- Physician Training
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional in-person workforce development programs.
- Physician leadership training programs shifted from in-person to virtual formats and back.
- This study compares participant experiences in virtual versus in-person physician leadership training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare participant experience, knowledge acquisition, and ability gains between virtual and in-person physician leadership training.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of different delivery formats for an immersive physician-oriented leadership institute.
- To understand adaptations and participant feedback for virtual and in-person leadership training.
Main Methods:
- Comparison of virtual (n=32) and in-person (n=39) OB-GYN physician cohorts.
- Data collection via post-session surveys including quantitative (knowledge/ability gains) and qualitative (open-ended feedback) measures.
- Analysis of participant ratings and feedback on curriculum delivery in different formats.
Main Results:
- Both virtual and in-person formats showed significant knowledge and ability gains, with some learning outcomes higher in the virtual setting.
- Qualitative feedback highlighted effective engagement and connection in both formats, with virtual participants noting program design effectiveness.
- Challenges in virtual training included time constraints and technical issues, while a preference for in-person interaction was noted.
Conclusions:
- Immersive physician leadership training is effective in both virtual and in-person formats, enhancing knowledge and skills.
- These programs foster valuable interpersonal connections crucial for physician leadership.
- Despite the effectiveness of virtual delivery, participants expressed a clear preference for in-person leadership development experiences.
