학술논문
Office of Admissions: Engagement and Leadership Opportunities for Trainees.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Nakae S; Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Clinical Associate Professor of Social Medicine, University of California, Riverside, School of Medicine.; Kothari P; Internal Medicine Resident, Montefiore Medical Center.; Johnson K; Associate Dean for Admissions and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine.; Figueroa E; Associate Professor of Family Medicine in Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College.; Sánchez JP; President, Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians; Executive Director, Latino Medical Student Association.
Source
Publisher: Association of American Medical Colleges Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101714390 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2374-8265 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 23748265 NLM ISO Abbreviation: MedEdPORTAL Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
Introduction: Encouraging trainee engagement with the Office of Admissions can be an effective method of training for a future career in academic medicine and allow trainees to develop critical leadership skills.
Methods: This workshop consisted of a short didactic presentation, a large-group activity, and case discussions in an effort to address four objectives describing the functions of the Office of Admissions, as well as identifying opportunities for involvement and leadership skills fostered through engaging in admissions activities. The module was administered to diverse students and residents at three regional conferences at US medical schools between September and December 2019. Pre- and postworkshop surveys were used to analyze the efficacy of the workshop.
Results: More than 95% of the 70 learners agreed that all four objectives had been met. Additionally, trainees had a statistically significant increase ( p < .001) in confidence in their ability to address new issues, such as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or LGBT inclusion, through the admissions process and engage in discussion about admissions policies and practices.
Discussion: This workshop was an effective tool for introducing trainees to leadership opportunities in academic medicine via involvement with the Office of Admissions. During the workshop, students expressed feedback about wanting more ways to become involved and more examples of student involvement. Attendees might also benefit from being encouraged to research the admissions processes and leadership structures at their respective institutions.
(© 2020 Nakae et al.)
Methods: This workshop consisted of a short didactic presentation, a large-group activity, and case discussions in an effort to address four objectives describing the functions of the Office of Admissions, as well as identifying opportunities for involvement and leadership skills fostered through engaging in admissions activities. The module was administered to diverse students and residents at three regional conferences at US medical schools between September and December 2019. Pre- and postworkshop surveys were used to analyze the efficacy of the workshop.
Results: More than 95% of the 70 learners agreed that all four objectives had been met. Additionally, trainees had a statistically significant increase ( p < .001) in confidence in their ability to address new issues, such as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or LGBT inclusion, through the admissions process and engage in discussion about admissions policies and practices.
Discussion: This workshop was an effective tool for introducing trainees to leadership opportunities in academic medicine via involvement with the Office of Admissions. During the workshop, students expressed feedback about wanting more ways to become involved and more examples of student involvement. Attendees might also benefit from being encouraged to research the admissions processes and leadership structures at their respective institutions.
(© 2020 Nakae et al.)