Year: 2010
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite widespread endorsement for administrative training during residency, teaching and learning in this area remains intermittent and limited in most programmes. AIM: To inform the development of a Manager Train-the-Trainer program for faculty, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada undertook a survey of perceived Manager training needs among postgraduate trainees. METHODS: A representative sample of Canadian specialty residents received a web-based questionnaire in 2009 assessing their perceived deficiencies in 13 Manager knowledge and 11 Manager skill domains, as determined by gap scores (GSs). GSs were defined as the difference between residents' perceived current and desired level of knowledge or skill in selected Manager domains. Residents' educational preferences for furthering their Manager knowledge and skills were also elicited. RESULTS: Among the 549 residents who were emailed the survey, 199 (36.2%) responded. Residents reported significant gaps in most knowledge and skills domains examined. Residents' preferred educational methods for learning Manager knowledge and skills included workshops, web-based formats and interactive small groups. CONCLUSION: The results of this national survey, highlighting significant perceived gaps in multiple Manager knowledge and skills domains, may inform the development of Manager curricula and faculty development activities to address deficiencies in training in this important area.
Source: Medical Teacher
Institutions: St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Inner City Health Associates, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University, University of Ottawa, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, University Health Network, St Joseph's Health Centre, The Wilson Centre, Carleton University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2139668941