Engaging medical trainees in resource stewardship through resident-led teaching sessions: A choosing wisely educational initiative

Abstract

Implication statement:
 Overuse of healthcare resources is prevalent, including among medical trainees. As front-line clinicians and near-peers, residents are well-positioned to teach resource stewardship to medical students and address barriers students may face while trying to “choose wisely.” We describe the implementation of two resident-led, case-based teaching sessions for medical students that focus on resource stewardship. Similar teaching models can be adapted by residents at their own institutions to enhance resource stewardship proficiency amongst trainees.

Improving healthcare value: Reducing overuse in hospital pediatrics

“…Second, the new generation of medical school trainees and residents has displayed a tremendous appetite and passion for stewardship and a sense that practice can change from the ground up. The SickKids Choosing Wisely ® efforts have been a hub for resident‐led quality improvement projects and leadership for implementation of recommendations 19 . As we continue to engage all providers at our hospital, we are also reaching out to the other community hospitals in our region, and all children's hospitals in Canada, to share the principles and lessons learned from our program through a national community of practice.…”