Open AccessGuided Self-Assessment and Action Plans: What Do Residents Need to Succeed?
Author(s) -
Lori R. Berkowitz,
Natasha R. Johnson,
Sharon Muret-Wagstaff
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
medical science educator
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 13
ISSN - 2156-8650
DOI - 10.1007/s40670-019-00853-8
Subject(s) - accreditation , process (computing) , action (physics) , medical education , computer science , lifelong learning , process management , psychology , medicine , pedagogy , engineering , physics , quantum mechanics , operating system
Resident feedback and program evaluation are essential to ACGME-accredited training programs. We sought to integrate these requirements into our program by creating a systematic process for program improvement focusing on personal learning plans (PLPs). Residents completed a PLP tool every 6 months, followed by an evaluation completed with the program director. Among respondents, 96% reported the PLP process provided useful feedback. A majority found the PLP process useful in developing learning strategies and modeling lifelong learning. The integrated PLP/program improvement process serves as an effective strategy for quickly identifying and capitalizing on both individual and program opportunities for improvement.