Ambulatory Curriculum Enhancing Education for Modern Resident Learners.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Pediatrics
• Ambulatory Care

Background:

• Pediatric residency training often prioritizes inpatient medicine over ambulatory care.
• Limited data exists on successful pediatric ambulatory curricula implementation.
• Consistent outpatient education faces significant barriers in residency programs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a novel, longitudinal ambulatory curriculum for pediatric residents.
• To focus on high-yield topics relevant to modern learners in outpatient settings.
• To enhance knowledge retention and ensure positive reception of the curriculum.

Main Methods:

• An 18-month curriculum covering 62 high-yield ambulatory topics was implemented.
• Weekly brief sessions with standardized topic guides were conducted.
• Knowledge was assessed via pre/posttests, exams, and a 1-year follow-up; satisfaction was measured using Likert scales.

Main Results:

• Significant increases in mean scores were observed from pretest to posttest and final exams.
• Knowledge retention remained high, with mean scores over 85% at 1-year follow-up.
• High satisfaction (4.6) and effectiveness (4.5) scores were reported, with strong curriculum utilization (4.45).

Conclusions:

• The developed curriculum provides consistent pediatric outpatient education on high-yield topics.
• The program was well-received by residents and led to sustained knowledge improvement.
• This model can be adapted for other ambulatory settings to enhance resident knowledge with minimal disruption.