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The Experiences Of Family Medicine Teachers And Family Medicine Residents In Multimorbidity Care And Education, Julie A. Copeland

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository

Aim: This thesis explored the experiences of family medicine preceptors and family medicine residents regarding multimorbidity care and education.

Methods: Two qualitative descriptive studies were conducted using semi structured interviews with family medicine preceptors and focus groups with family medicine residents. Interviews and focus groups were audio-taped and transcribed verbatim. Data analysis was iterative and interpretive in nature and done both independently and as a team.

Findings: Multimorbidity care is predominantly provided by family physicians yet there is little focus on multimorbidity education in the medical education curriculum. Multimorbidity education is informal and experiential in nature. There are both facilitators …

Narrative Medicine As A Means Of Training Medical Students Toward Residency Competencies, Shannon L. Arntfield, Kristen Slesar, Jennifer Dickson, Rita Charon

Paediatrics Publications

Objective: This study sought to explore the perceived influence of narrative medicine training on clinical skill development of fourth-year medical students, focusing on competencies mandated by ACGME and the RCPSC in areas of communication, collaboration, and professionalism. Methods: Using grounded-theory, three methods of data collection were used to query twelve medical students participating in a one-month narrative medicine elective regarding the process of training and the influence on clinical skills. Iterative thematic analysis and data triangulation occurred. Results: Response rate was 91% (survey), 50% (focus group) and 25% (follow-up). Five major findings emerged. Students perceive that they: develop and improve …