Development of a residents' needs assessment-based novel pathology residency boot camp designed on the graduated release of responsibility model.

ABSTRACT: Boot camps in medical education have emerged as effective tools for addressing knowledge gaps and facilitating the integration of incoming residents into clinical training. We developed a pathology boot camp designed on a needs assessment survey, the graduated release of responsibility model, and active involvement of senior residents as educators. A comprehensive survey was administered to current first-year residents to assess educational needs to identify significant knowledge gaps and difficult areas. Based on these findings, a four-week, three-phase curriculum was developed, comprising introductory didactics, hands-on training, and mentorship under senior residents. Pre- and post-tests, as well as resident surveys, were used to evaluate the efficacy of the boot camp curriculum. Senior

SUBMITTER: Bhardwaj S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11411425 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature