November 21, 2020, 09:30 - 10:30
Perception and attitude among the new senior residents toward recently established senior orientation workshop in ACGME – I, Pediatric Residency program Qatar
Dr. Manasik Hassan, Dr. Ahmed Alhammadi, Dr. Alanoud Alansari, Mr. Ahmed Eltayeb, Dr. Mohamed Alhajjaji
Background: Transitioning into senior resident can be a challenge. Prior to undertaking their new responsibilities, residents need an organized skill preparation to overcome struggles that may arise. Formal training sessions for the new senior residents are an excellent method to enhance their skills and ease them into their new senior resident life.
Aim:1- To study the current perception among the newly senior residents regarding receiving formal orientation sessions before starting their duties as senior residents.
2- To explore the essential themes needed to be covered in the orientation sessions to empower the senior residents before starting their seniority.
Methods: A Cross-sectional prospective study was conducted among pediatric senior residents at Sidra medicine in Qatar in July 2019. The survey was paper-based and the study included the entire new senior residents in the pediatric program. The survey included details of demographics, their perception about training before starting seniority, and the important topics needed in the orientation.
Results: A total of 12 out of 15 new senior residents were involved. 3 were on annual leave. Overall, 12 (100%) residents stated that they were not exposed to formal training for preparation to seniority. Upon exploring the essential topics for new seniors as per ACGME competencies for the senior residents, 50% (6) out of 12 had previous training for verbal and written handover, how to recognize sick patients and how to do effective communication and consultation.10 (80%) out of 12 stated that they didn’t receive formal training in the senior year on call rules and duties, teaching skills, effective presentation skills and stress related to leadership. Finally, the residents disclosed the importance of the following topics in the orientation: teaching skills, how to be a successful leader, presentation skills, effective consultation and communication, how to deal with faculties / juniors, the art of presenting admission in the morning report and how to empower themselves with knowledge.
Discussion: The study showed that none of the residents had a formal training orientation program in preparation for their seniority. However, there were multiple courses provided to them during their residency including: verbal and written handover, how to recognize sick patients, and how to do effective communication and consultation.
Conclusion: Preparing the new senior residents for their new role is a mandate in any residency program. It facilitates the transition of the new senior residents to seniority and their new role. The leaders in the residency program need to help in implementing organized tools like workshops including all the significant subjects like teaching skills, leadership skills and how to recognize sick patients to facilitate the new tasks and responsibilities of senior residents.