Reaction of residents to a teaching collaborative practice

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Interprofessional Healthcare
• Obstetrics and Gynecology

Background:

• Residency programs face challenges balancing education with clinical service demands.
• Integrating advanced practice providers (APPs) can offer unique educational perspectives.
• The role of APPs in physician training is an evolving area in graduate medical education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of a team-based educational model involving APPs in an obstetrics and gynecology residency.
• To assess physician residents' perceptions of this collaborative educational approach.
• To determine the likelihood of residents adopting collaborative practice post-training.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a team concept involving certified nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
• Physicians in an obstetrics and gynecology residency program participated in the educational model.
• Surveys and feedback mechanisms were used to gauge resident reception and future practice intentions.

Main Results:

• The team-based educational model was well-received by physicians in graduate medical education.
• A majority of physicians indicated a positive reception to the collaborative learning environment.
• Most residents expressed intent to work within a collaborative model of practice in their future careers.

Conclusions:

• The integration of APPs into residency education effectively balances educational goals with service needs.
• Physician residents value and are receptive to interprofessional team-based learning experiences.
• This model fosters a positive outlook towards collaborative practice, potentially improving future healthcare delivery.