Enhancing professional development in medical residency through a shadow curriculum: an evaluation based on Kirkpatrick model.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Current medical residency programs often neglect critical areas of professional development, such as patient safety, stewardship, and effective clinical documentation. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a shadow curriculum designed to enhance these aspects for medical residents.

Methods

The shadow curriculum was implemented for first-year residents in ophthalmology, internal medicine, and urology, consisting of an 8-hour workshop covering job encounters, stewardship, patient safety principles, medical documentation, and electronic prescribing. Conducted in 2023 with 22 residents, the evaluation utilized questionnaires, pre- and post-tests, and semi-structured interviews to assess satisfaction and learning outcomes.

Results

54.55% of participants wi

SUBMITTER: Fekri S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12009517 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature