Editor's Picks "In a lot of burnout studies, sense of personal achievement and accomplishment is an important factor, and being told to go home when you would like to stay with your patient and see the evolution of their disease takes away that sense of personal accomplishment." Revised ACGME Common Program Requirements permitting first-year residents to work shifts up to 24 hours go into effect July 1. Reaction to the change has been mixed among residents and young physicians who recently completed their residencies. We’re looking for residency experts to share their insights and contribute to Residency Program Alert. Please reach out to me if you are interested in being interviewed for newsletter articles, have suggestions for topics we should cover, or want to submit guest columns to help us keep our readers up-to-date on the most important issues in residency. Please email editor Son Hoang at [email protected] if you are interested or have any questions. A survey of 3,395 students at 10 medical schools found that 90% of respondents believed that physicians have a responsibility to contain healthcare costs but nearly half also said they would rather order a test than explain why it is unnecessary. Employers, post your open positions at jobs.hcpro.com To receive 25% OFF any Career Center job posting package, use coupon code: Spring2017 Expires: 5/31/17 The transition from medical school to residency is an aspect of physician training that has historically been overlooked in terms of research and modernization, according to Christopher J. Richards, MD, fellow in clinical instruction at Harvard Medical School in Boston. In fact, some have questioned the value of the fourth year of medical school and suggested outright eliminating it. Read more. Marketing Spotlight You can now register for our Residency Program Coordinator Boot Camp—Online course for only $655. At this new low price, osteopathic and allopathic program coordinators will receive training on ACGME requirements, best practices for survey readiness, meeting accreditation requirements, the Clinical Learning Environment Review, and overall program support and management. Click here for more information or to register. Would you rather attend a boot camp in person? The dates and locations for our 2017 sessions of the Advancing Residency Program Coordinator Boot Camp have been announced. If you’re a seasoned residency program coordinator looking to advance your career, come attend this two-day intensive course that combines instructor-led presentation, class interaction, and hands-on learning. Topics covered include mentoring newer coordinators, interacting with program directors, and involvement in scholarly activities. If you’re not yet ready for our advanced course, we still offer our Residency Program Coordinator Boot Camp. Is All of Your Team In The Know? Our weekly e-newsletters can keep your team abreast of up-to-date industry information; including expert analysis where you need it most. Subscribe to any -- or all -- of our e-newsletters. |