Cottrell Scott, Brownlee Lori, Ferrari Norman
J Grad Med Educ. 2010 Jun;2(2):170-4. doi: 10.4300/JGME-D-09-00004.1.
To investigate whether a multimethod approach, including a new position dedicated to graduate medical education (GME) educator, online education modules, and program file audits, was associated with quality improvement in our residency programs.
Data related to GME audits, residency review committee citations and cycle lengths were entered into a database. We conducted statistical analyses and calculated effect sizes to explore whether these resources were associated with program quality, as measured by maintaining necessary program policies and files, implementation of multiple assessments, increased residency review committee cycle lengths, and reductions in the number of citations.
The statistical analyses support the implementation of the GME educator, file audits, and online courses designed to improve the quality of residency education.
The GME office will continue to conduct audits, develop online learning resources, and provide one-on-one communication between the GME educator and program coordinators and directors. Our approach could serve as a model for other institutions interested in enhancing institutional oversight and the quality of their programs.
探讨一种多方法途径，包括设立一个专门针对毕业后医学教育（GME）教育工作者的新职位、在线教育模块以及项目文件审核，是否与我们住院医师培训项目的质量提升相关。
将与GME审核、住院医师评审委员会引用情况和周期时长相关的数据录入数据库。我们进行了统计分析并计算效应量，以探究这些资源是否与项目质量相关，项目质量通过维持必要的项目政策和文件、实施多项评估、延长住院医师评审委员会周期时长以及减少引用次数来衡量。
统计分析支持设立GME教育工作者、文件审核以及旨在提高住院医师培训教育质量的在线课程。
GME办公室将继续进行审核、开发在线学习资源，并在GME教育工作者与项目协调员及主任之间提供一对一沟通。我们的方法可为其他有意加强机构监督及其项目质量的机构提供一个范例。
