Medical Educators: Residency Tracks: Specialized Learning for Our Future Physiatrists-Medical Educators: Residency Tracks: Specialized Learning for Our Future Physiatrists

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The video discussed the residency track systems at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, including the five-year research track, medical education track, leadership track, and quality improvement track. Attendees were satisfied with the programs and the research track has resulted in participants being retained as faculty clinician scientists at the Lab. The medical education track has increased medical education research. The leadership track focuses on emotional intelligence, conflict management, and decision-making. The quality improvement track addresses transitions of care and teaches residents how to lead a PDSA cycle and conduct a root cause analysis.<br /><br />The presenters obtained content for the tracks through attending faculty development programs and seeking mentorship. They discussed the possibility of spreading their program and collaborating with organizations like ACGME and AAPM&R, but acknowledged the challenges of engaging program directors. They emphasized the importance of sharing knowledge and experiences to improve the field of PM&R.<br /><br />In addition, the video mentioned the implementation of a women in PM&R leadership workshop, addressing gender bias, and providing women with tools to navigate their careers. The workshop included lectures and small group discussions on topics like mentorship and negotiation skills.<br /><br />Overall, the residency track systems at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab have provided residents with opportunities for research, medical education, leadership, and quality improvement. Attendees were satisfied, and the Lab has seen positive outcomes from the tracks. The presenters expressed a desire to expand their program and collaborate with other organizations to improve the field of PM&R.

Keywords

residency track systems

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

research track

medical education track

leadership track

quality improvement track

faculty clinician scientists

emotional intelligence

transitions of care

PDSA cycle

root cause analysis

women in PM&R leadership workshop