High-Volume, High-Acuity, and High-Impact Learning: Tips and Tricks for Infectious Diseases Training Programs.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Infectious Diseases
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Observed increase in clinical volume and patient acuity on infectious diseases (ID) services.
• Potential negative impact of rising clinical demands on the quality of fellow education.
• Need for proactive strategies to address challenges in ID training programs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline goals and strategies for improving ID fellowship training program culture.
• To preserve the quality of education in inpatient consult services and outpatient clinics.
• To guide infectious diseases training program directors in navigating educational challenges.

Main Methods:

• Discussion and idea generation at the Infectious Diseases Society of America Training Program Directors Committee meeting in October 2022.
• Synthesis of presented ideas into a reference document.
• Focus on actionable strategies for program directors.

Main Results:

• Identification of key areas for improvement in ID fellowship training.
• Development of strategies for enhancing training program culture.
• Emphasis on maintaining high-quality education despite increasing clinical demands.

Conclusions:

• Training program directors require guidance to adapt to evolving clinical environments.
• Proactive planning and strategic negotiation are crucial for preserving fellowship education quality.
• This document serves as a resource for ID training program directors facing similar challenges.