Effectiveness of a Leadership Development Course for Chief Residents: A Longitudinal Evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nonclinical skills (eg, self-regulation, team leadership, conflict resolution) are essential for success as a chief resident (CR). The literature on programs teaching these skills reports few if any effectiveness outcomes.

Objective

We reported the outcomes of a leadership course for CRs using participants' self-reported outcomes and assessments from their program directors (PDs).

Methods

A 2-day curriculum focused on emotional intelligence competencies, including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. We used a logic model to align 2017-2018 curriculum with targeted outcomes. Questionnaires before and after the course assessed short-term and intermediate outcomes for the participants and PD interviews evaluated obse

SUBMITTER: Mustafa S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7161340 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature