[Recommendation for medical onboarding and training on internal medicine intensive care units]

The medical onboarding process for physicians in internal medicine intensive care units in Germany reveals significant deficiencies, as highlighted by a 2023 survey from YDGIIN. Many physicians report feeling insecure and inadequately prepared after their onboarding phase. The study identifies core issues such as heterogeneous levels of training, unstructured onboarding processes, and a lack of support and competency checks in daily clinical practice. To address these challenges, the study proposes solutions including individualized onboarding, mentoring and feedback systems, and a structured onboarding and training plan. The goal is to make the onboarding process more effective, thereby improving the quality of patient care and increasing physician satisfaction.