An interactive data base system for assessing and managing outpatient experiences in residency training

Area of Science:

• Medical Education Technology
• Health Informatics
• Residency Program Management

Background:

• Effective assessment and management of resident outpatient experiences are crucial for training quality.
• Existing systems may lack efficiency in data handling and retrieval for residency programs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a novel computerized system for assessing and managing residency program outpatient experiences.
• To highlight the system's effectiveness through rapid interactive searches enabled by MUMPS hierarchical files.
• To discuss the design rationale and utility of the data for residency training.

Main Methods:

• Development of a computerized system leveraging MUMPS hierarchical files.
• Implementation of rapid interactive search functionalities within the system.
• Analysis of data file design and search strategies.

Main Results:

• The system provides an effective tool for assessing and managing resident outpatient data.
• MUMPS hierarchical files facilitate rapid and interactive data retrieval.
• The system's design supports the practical needs of residency training.

Conclusions:

• The described computerized system offers a valuable solution for enhancing the management of outpatient experiences in residency programs.
• Efficient data management through MUMPS hierarchical files improves the utility of data for training purposes.
• The system's design is well-suited for its intended applications in medical education.