Graduate medical education well-being directors in the United States: who are they, and what does the role entail?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Institutional Graduate Medical Education (GME) Well-being Director (WBD) roles have recently emerged in the United States to support resident and fellow well-being. However, with a standard position description lacking, the current scope and responsibilities of such roles is unknown. This study describes the scope of work, salary support, and opportunities for role definition for those holding institutional leadership positions for GME well-being.

Methods

In November 2021, 43 members of a national network of GME WBDs in the United States were invited to complete a cross-sectional survey that included questions about job responsibilities, percent effort, and dedicated budget, and a free text response question about unique leadership challenges for GME WBDs. The sur

SUBMITTER: Thomas LR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10921812 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature