How is transition to medical practice shaped by a novel transitional role? A mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study considered a novel 'interim' transitional role for new doctors (termed 'FiY1', interim Foundation Year 1), bridging medical school and Foundation Programme (FP). Research questions considered effects on doctors' well-being and perceived preparedness, and influences on their experience of transition. While FiY1 was introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, findings have wider and ongoing relevance.

Design

A sequential mixed-methods study involved two questionnaire phases, followed by semi-structured interviews. In phase 1, questionnaires were distributed to doctors in FiY1 posts, and in phase 2, to all new FP doctors, including those who had not undertaken FiY1.

Setting and participants

Participants were newly qualified doctors from UK medi

SUBMITTER: Burford B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10450058 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature