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Sahba Fekri1, Amin Habibi2, Hamed Khani3
1Department of Ophthalmology, Labbafinejad Medical Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
BMC Research Notes
|April 20, 2025
Summary
A new shadow curriculum significantly improved medical residents' knowledge and satisfaction in patient safety and documentation. This innovative approach enhances professional development by focusing on learner-centered education beyond traditional settings.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Professional Development
- Surgical Specialties
Background:
- Medical residency programs often lack focus on crucial professional development areas like patient safety, stewardship, and clinical documentation.
- This study addresses this gap by evaluating a novel shadow curriculum.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of a shadow curriculum in enhancing medical residents' knowledge and satisfaction in key professional development areas.
- To explore resident perspectives on learner-centered educational approaches.
Main Methods:
- An 8-hour shadow curriculum workshop was delivered to 22 first-year residents in ophthalmology, internal medicine, and urology.
- Evaluation involved satisfaction questionnaires, pre/post-knowledge tests, and semi-structured interviews.
Main Results:
- Participants reported satisfaction with course content (54.55%) and organization (63.63%).
- Significant knowledge improvement was observed (p < 0.001), especially in antibiotic prescribing and patient safety.
- Qualitative analysis revealed themes of consumer-oriented learning, shifted teaching perspectives, and self-directed learning promotion.
Conclusions:
- The shadow curriculum effectively enhanced residents' professional satisfaction and knowledge.
- Prioritizing learner perspectives and non-traditional settings fosters personalized medical education.
- Integrating shadow curricula is vital for meeting evolving medical training needs and advancing professional development.
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