The directors of resident support program: a program evaluation of a resident well-being and support innovation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medical training can be a challenging time for residents both professionally and personally. Resident support programs must be able to address a range of potential experiences, be accessible and easy to navigate, and consider the unique context of residency. Rigorous evaluation of resident support programs is needed to determine whether these programs are meeting these goals.

Methods

The Directors of Resident Support (DRS) program, launched in January 2021 at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, is a near-peer support model consisting of three faculty physicians, trained in peer support, who receive contacts from residents needing support for any issue. DRS physicians provide empathetic listening, referral to existing resources, and peer su

SUBMITTER: Ruzycki SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11487989 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature