NDLI: Assessment of an innovative instructional program to return non-practicing physicians to the workforce.

Content Provider	World Health Organization (WHO)-Global Index Medicus
Author	Varjavand, Nielufar Greco, Mark Novack, Dennis H. Schindler, Barbara A.
Spatial Coverage	United States Philadelphia
Description	Country affiliation: United States Author Affiliation: Varjavand N ( Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19129, USA. nielufar.varjavand@drexelmed.edu)
Abstract	INTRODUCTION: Few formal educational programs are available in the United States to assist physicians wishing to return to medical practice after clinical inactivity. Little published data on physicians who complete these programs exist. We describe the Drexel Medicine Physician Reentry/Refresher course and present our findings on participant demographics, performance, and goal attainment following course completion. METHODS: Physician self-assessment, future career goals, recommendations of referring organizations, and a quantitative assessment of knowledge and skills were used to create individualized learning objectives and physician's curriculum. Initial assessment included demonstration of clinical skills using standardized patients and medical knowledge using the National Board of Medical Examiners Comprehensive Clinical Medicine Self-Assessment Examination. Progress in knowledge and clinical skills was measured by repeat assessment at course completion. We questioned physicians 3 months after course completion to determine if initial goals were attained. RESULTS: Thirty-six physicians completed the program from November 2006 through November 2010. Most physicians demonstrated significant improvement in core clinical skills and knowledge at the end of the course. All physicians who sought employment, hospital privileges, and refreshing skills as initial goals were successful. CONCLUSION: The Drexel Medicine Physician Reentry/Refresher course provides a unique model for successfully returning inactive physicians to clinical practice.
File Format	HTM / HTML
ISSN	0142159X
Issue Number	4
Volume Number	34
e-ISSN	1466187X
Journal	Medical Teacher
Language	English
Publisher	Taylor & Francis
Publisher Date	2012-01-01
Publisher Place	Great Britain (UK)
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Clinical Competence Preceptorship Physicians United States Humans Middle Aged Education, Professional, Retraining Education, Distance Male Licensure, Medical Discipline Medical Education Standards Journal Article Organization & Administration Adult Female Self-assessment Internet Trends Schools, Medical Methods Philadelphia
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Education Medicine

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