A Curriculum to Foster Resident Resilience
Published in MedEdPORTAL, the following study examines the effectiveness of a resilience curriculum consisting of novel skill-building workshops to help cultivate resilience intended. Specifically, sessions allow for identification of and reflection on stressful clinical events and consist of resilience-enhancing exercises, including setting realistic goals, managing expectations, letting go after medical errors, and finding gratitude. Furthermore, small-group reflections help participants discuss challenges with peers. Intended for all residents, the curriculum also addresses Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education milestones in professionalism, identification of system error, and advocating for system improvement. Overall, sessions were well received by interns and majority of attendees felt more comfortable talking about burnout and medical errors and learned new ways to approach challenges.
Topics:
Learning Environment, Organizational Strategies
Tags:
Physician, Student/Trainee