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Residency Preparation Courses: What Is the Durable Impact Beyond Medical School?
Rebecca C Nause-Osthoff1, Elizabeth K Jones2, Lauren A Heidemann3
1Department of Anesthesiology, Michigan Medicine, 4-911 Mott Hospital, 1540 East Hospital Drive, SPC 4245, Ann Arbor, 48109 MI USA.
Medical Science Educator
|January 20, 2026
Summary
Residency Preparation Courses significantly enhance medical graduates' patient care skills. Nearly all participants reported improved patient care due to course content, bridging the gap between medical school and residency.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Graduate Medical Education
- Physician Training
Background:
- Medical schools increasingly offer Residency Preparation Courses.
- These courses aim to ease the transition from medical school to residency.
- Evaluating the impact of these courses on patient care is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess medical residents' perceptions of Residency Preparation Courses.
- To determine if course participation influenced patient care 3 months into residency.
Main Methods:
- An anonymous electronic survey was distributed to graduates of a Residency Preparation Course (2020-2023).
- Participants rated preparedness, compared themselves to peers, and identified useful course components.
- Residents were asked about the impact of course content on patient care.
Main Results:
- 207 of 423 eligible individuals (48.9%) responded.
- Respondents rated their preparedness 3.8/5.0 overall and 4.0/5.0 compared to co-residents.
- 94% agreed that course content improved patient care; inpatient paging, mock codes, and procedural practice were highly rated.
Conclusions:
- Residency Preparation Courses are perceived as valuable by graduates.
- Nearly all participants reported improved patient care delivery due to the courses.
- These courses effectively bridge the gap between medical school and residency, enhancing physician readiness.
Keywords:
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