The 'Collaborative Care' curriculum: an educational model addressing key ACGME core competencies in primary care residency training

Abstract

The senior resident seminar and team project model reported here creates learning experiences that appear to address at least three of the ACGME general competency expectations: practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal communication skills, and systems-based practice. From the initial resident feedback, this educational model seems to establish a high level of physician confidence in the skills addressed and their utility for future practice.

Validation of a Method for Assessing Resident Physicians’ Quality Improvement Proposals

“…3,5-10 Some published curricula involve seminar and lecture formats that are typically evaluated using pre-and posttests of knowledge. 5,7,8,10 Other curricula incorporate independent-study QI proposals and/or QI projects.…”

“…We searched the literature for examples of health systems and QI curricula and their assessment. 3,[5][6][7][8][9][10] Some published curricula involve seminar and lecture formats that are typically evaluated using pre-and posttests of knowledge. 5,7,8,10 Other curricula incorporate independent-study QI proposals and/or QI projects.…”

“…3,[5][6][7][8][9][10] Some published curricula involve seminar and lecture formats that are typically evaluated using pre-and posttests of knowledge. 5,7,8,10 Other curricula incorporate independent-study QI proposals and/or QI projects. 3,[5][6][7][8][9][10] However, reports of QI project assessments, and QI proposals in particular, are uncommon.…”

“…5,7,8,10 Other curricula incorporate independent-study QI proposals and/or QI projects. 3,[5][6][7][8][9][10] However, reports of QI project assessments, and QI proposals in particular, are uncommon. Like any thoughtful research or business endeavor, a good QI project begins with a written proposal that explains the problem, hypothesizes a best solution, and outlines a plan to evaluate outcomes.…”

Pilot Study Evaluating a Practice-Based Learning and Improvement Curriculum Focusing on the Development of System-Level Quality Improvement Skills

“…3 Most sessions occurred during an elective 4,5 or ambulatory rotation/setting. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17] Most PBLI curricula include didactic instruction (small groups/lectures, [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]18,19 workshops, 17 and web-based instruction 20 ) and/or experiential learning, with chart audit, 6,10,21 systematic analysis of morbidity and mortality conferences, 22 root cause analysis, 5,20 and proposals/ projects, 4,5,[7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]…”