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Five Weekend National Family Medicine Fellowship. Program for faculty development
Y Talbot1, H Batty, W W Rosser
1Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, ON.
Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|January 14, 1998
Summary
This fellowship program trains academic family physicians in leadership and teamwork. It offers a time-efficient format, with over 90% of projects presented nationally.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Leadership Development
- Family Medicine Research
Background:
- Traditional faculty development programs are often inaccessible to practicing physicians due to time constraints.
- Canadian family medicine requires leaders skilled in education, management, research, and policy.
- Physicians seeking academic roles need specialized training in leadership and teamwork.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a national team of leaders in family medicine.
- To enhance leadership and team-building skills for physicians entering academic careers.
- To provide a comprehensive skill set beyond teaching for academic family physicians.
Main Methods:
- A 1-year fellowship program combining intensive weekend seminars with inter-session small-group projects.
- Focus on core areas: education, management, communication, critical appraisal, and family medicine principles.
- Emphasis on leadership, teamwork, and a broad skill set within a time-efficient format.
Main Results:
- Graduated 34 Fellows over 3 years.
- Over 90% of 35 developed projects presented in peer-reviewed settings (national/provincial).
- Positive quantitative ratings for program structure, content, and outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The fellowship program effectively develops leaders in family medicine.
- The time-efficient, team-focused approach yields successful academic contributions.
- Graduates demonstrate strong project development and presentation skills.