Implementing Dedicated Independent Study as an Adjunct to Formal Lecture in Resident Education
Formal and group learning is an effective and necessary part of internal medicine residency education. It allows one to solidify and discuss concepts with peers as well as offers a chance to reframe and reorganize thought processes and to engage and interact with new material. However, there is a need for independent study as well, a time to autonomously reach conclusions, seek out answers to questions, and learn at an individual pace. Similarly, learners prefer independent study to prepare for exams. Additionally, this technique might assist physicians in becoming master adaptive learners, self-directed, self-regulated and lifelong learners.
Presenters will provide a toolkit to programs on development and implementation of a structured independent study curriculum (SISC). Within this workshop, attendees will learn a stepwise approach to instituting SISC within a broader curriculum. Programs that are looking to redesign their curriculum or assist residents in developing self-directed learning techniques can benefit from this workshop. The presenters will share experiences and lessons learned when creating and implementing SISC within resident curricula. Using large group discussion, this workshop will address potential barriers in initial implementation. Presenters will share resources created and utilized to ensure time is used effectively, proposals to ensure residents feel supported and guided, metrics used to track satisfaction, acquisition of resident fund of knowledge, and means to remain engaged with faculty and peers despite encouraging independent study. Outcome measures include in service training exams, evaluations, and surveys.
Presenters will provide a toolkit to programs on development and implementation of a structured independent study curriculum (SISC). Within this workshop, attendees will learn a stepwise approach to instituting SISC within a broader curriculum. Programs that are looking to redesign their curriculum or assist residents in developing self-directed learning techniques can benefit from this workshop. The presenters will share experiences and lessons learned when creating and implementing SISC within resident curricula. Using large group discussion, this workshop will address potential barriers in initial implementation. Presenters will share resources created and utilized to ensure time is used effectively, proposals to ensure residents feel supported and guided, metrics used to track satisfaction, acquisition of resident fund of knowledge, and means to remain engaged with faculty and peers despite encouraging independent study. Outcome measures include in service training exams, evaluations, and surveys.