Open AccessGraduate Medical Education in Humanism and Professionalism
Author(s) -
Garvey Katharine C.,
Kesselheim Jennifer C.,
Herrick Daniel B.,
Woolf Alan D.,
Leichtner Alan M.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.206
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1536-4801
pISSN - 0277-2116
DOI - 10.1097/mpg.0b013e3182a4e5c9
Subject(s) - humanism , medicine , curriculum , graduate medical education , burnout , medical education , family medicine , pedagogy , psychology , clinical psychology , accreditation , political science , law
The deterioration of humanism and professionalism during graduate medical training is an acknowledged concern, and programs are required to provide professionalism education for pediatric fellows. We conducted a needs assessment survey in a national sample of 138 first‐ and second‐year gastroenterology fellows (82% response rate). Most believed that present humanism and professionalism education met their needs, but this education was largely informal (eg, role modeling). Areas for formal education desired by >70% included competing demands of clinical practice versus research, difficult doctor–patient relationships, depression/burnout, angry parents, medical errors, work–life balance, and the patient illness experience. These results may guide curricula to formalize humanism and professionalism education in pediatric gastroenterology fellowships.