Family medicine
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With younger generations of learners and readily available technology, medical educators are challenged to include active learning methods that may be better for student learning than traditional lecture. Some of these methods, like online modules, can also reduce the demands on clerkship faculty time. We examined how content delivered via interactive, online module compared to traditional lecture for student learning and satisfaction. ⋯ Lecture resulted in adequate knowledge recall, but the interactive method resulted in better scores on applying knowledge to new situations. Providing an online module where students can practice applying knowledge is important for higher levels of learning, but it should be noted that satisfaction ratings may decline.
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Time spent in the electronic health record (EHR), away from direct patient care, is associated with physician burnout. Yet there is a lack of evidence quantifying EHR use among family physicians. The purpose of the study was to describe a method for quantifying habits and duration of use within the electronic health record in family medicine residents and faculty with particular attention paid to time spent after hours. ⋯ Family medicine residents spend a significant amount of time completing EHR tasks after hours. Objective EHR data can be used by family medicine residency programs to devise interventions to decrease inefficient use of the EHR, decrease after-hours EHR use, and improve well-being.
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Most family medicine residency training takes place in hospitals, which is not reflective of the outpatient care practiced by most primary care clinicians. This pilot study is an initial exploration of family medicine residency directors' opinions regarding this outpatient training gap. ⋯ Family medicine residency program directors participating in this exploratory study did not feel that their programs overly emphasized inpatient care and training.