Promoting Resident Professional Development Using Scholarly Academies

Ariel S Winn; S Jean Emans; Lori R Newman; Thomas J Sandora

doi:10.1016/j.acap.2018.01.017

Promoting Resident Professional Development Using Scholarly Academies

Acad Pediatr. 2018 May-Jun;18(4):477-479. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2018.01.017. Epub 2018 Feb 6.

Authors

Ariel S Winn¹, S Jean Emans², Lori R Newman³, Thomas J Sandora⁴

Affiliations

¹ Division of General Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Mass; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass. Electronic address: ariel.winn@childrens.harvard.edu.
² Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Mass.
³ Department of Medicine, Department of Medical Education, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Mass; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass.
⁴ Division of Infectious Diseases, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Mass; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass.

PMID: 29425891
DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2018.01.017

Abstract

Promoting professional development is a challenging but vital component of residency training. We created resident academies (scholarly homes) that aimed to develop academic skills, enhance mentorship, and create a sense of community based on scholarly interest.

Keywords: academic career; professional development; residency education.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Biomedical Research / education*
Career Choice
Clinical Competence
Curriculum*
Education, Medical, Graduate*
Faculty, Medical
Focus Groups
Humans
Internship and Residency*
Mentors
Needs Assessment
Pediatrics / education*
Personal Satisfaction
Professional Autonomy
Staff Development