Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
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Review Meta Analysis
Linking simulation-based educational assessments and patient-related outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To examine the evidence supporting the use of simulation-based assessments as surrogates for patient-related outcomes assessed in the workplace. ⋯ Simulation-based assessments often correlate positively with patient-related outcomes. Although these surrogates are imperfect, tools with established validity evidence may replace workplace-based assessments for evaluating select procedural skills.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of an intervention to break the gender bias habit for faculty at one institution: a cluster randomized, controlled trial.
Despite sincere commitment to egalitarian, meritocratic principles, subtle gender bias persists, constraining women's opportunities for academic advancement. The authors implemented a pair-matched, single-blind, cluster randomized, controlled study of a gender-bias-habit-changing intervention at a large public university. ⋯ An intervention that facilitates intentional behavioral change can help faculty break the gender bias habit and change department climate in ways that should support the career advancement of women in academic medicine, science, and engineering.
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Many health care organizations seek physicians to lead quality improvement (QI) efforts, yet struggle to find individuals with the necessary expertise. Although most residency programs incorporate QI and patient safety principles into their curricula, few provide a specialized training program for residents exploring careers as physician leaders in quality. ⋯ Building on their early experiences, the authors are integrating project and time management skills into the core curriculum, and they are focusing more effort on faculty development in QI mentorship. Additionally, the authors plan to follow HLQ track graduates to determine whether they seek leadership roles in quality and safety and to assess the influence of the program on their careers.