Access Type

Open Access Dissertation

Date of Award

January 2023

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Ed.D.

Department

Educational Leadership and Policy

First Advisor

William Hill

Abstract

Transition to residency (TTR) courses have become increasingly popular in medical schools. Yet there is limited data on interns’ perceived preparation for residency and the value of non-surgical TTR courses and their common components. Research has shown that TTR courses increase medical knowledge, clinical skills, and an increase in confidence in participants, but still incoming residents still do not feel prepared for the start of residency. Currently, there are only a few single institution studies researching interns’ perceived value of TTR courses.

This quantitative study surveyed internal medicine interns at five residency programs to find their preparation for residency, their preparedness in TTR competencies, and the perceived value of common TTR components. The data shows that IM interns still feel unprepared for residency. The data also shows that those who participate in TTR courses feel more prepared in TTR competencies than TTR course non-participants. Finally, internal medicine interns found the common TTR components valuable.

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