Faculty advisor program for family medicine residents

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Family Medicine Training

Background:

• Implemented a faculty advisor program in response to accreditation guidelines from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).
• Aimed to enhance resident and faculty communication, feedback, self-directed learning, and personalized education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the implementation and initial outcomes of a faculty advisor program for family medicine residents.
• To assess resident and faculty satisfaction with the program's structure and impact.

Main Methods:

• Residents were assigned faculty advisors.
• Monthly meetings were scheduled to discuss educational objectives, performance, career planning, and challenges.
• Educational plans were developed collaboratively during meetings.

Main Results:

• Positive feedback received from both residents and faculty.
• Overall satisfaction with the faculty advisor program was reported by participants.

Conclusions:

• The faculty advisor program will continue.
• Program modifications are planned to address identified issues and better serve faculty and resident needs.