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Immersive Leadership Training for Physicians: Comparing Retrospective Pre- and Post-Test Virtual vs in-Person 6-Month
Claudia S P Fernandez1, Georgina Adatsi1, Caroline N Hays1
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
|July 1, 2024
Summary
Virtual and in-person leadership training for physicians both show long-term skill retention. In-person training may foster better engagement, but both formats positively impact physician leadership and communication skills.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Physician Leadership Development
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Limited data exists on the long-term effectiveness of virtual leadership training for physicians.
- Physician leadership skills are crucial for effective healthcare delivery and team management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the 6-month post-program efficacy of virtual versus in-person equity-centered leadership training for Obstetricians-Gynecologists (OB-GYN).
- To assess knowledge gains, skills application, and professional impact in both training formats.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective pre- and post-test design analyzing 14 competencies.
- Comparison of a virtual cohort (n=22) and an in-person cohort (n=33) 6 months post-program.
- Inclusion of qualitative feedback on skills relevancy and professional impact.
Main Results:
- Both virtual and in-person training demonstrated significant knowledge and skills retention at 6 months.
- Participants reported positive impacts on healthcare provision, communication, and leadership approaches.
- Similar rates of new leadership opportunities were reported, with training perceived as preparation.
Conclusions:
- Both virtual and in-person leadership training yield significant long-term retention and application of skills in physicians.
- In-person training may enhance participant bonding and follow-up engagement.
- Equity-centered leadership training positively influences physician communication, leadership practices, and career progression.
