Medical Trainees in Oncology Programs
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to collect data from quarterly workshops (standardized patient simulations, reflective narratives, questionnaires, surveys, standardized patient and peer feedback, and participant critiques) of participants enrolled in oncology-based residencies and fellowships will be collected. The information that is gathered from this study will be used to describe this population that participate in the workshop and see whether or not introduction of a communication curriculum alongside with the training program will improve communication, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills over time.
Interventions
OTHERREFLECT Curriculum
Annual quarterly workshops will consist of guest lecturers, role playing, patient panels, coaching, knowledge assessments, Standardized Patient (SP) simulations and debriefing/feedback sessions.
Sponsors
Mayo Clinic
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Subjects: Resident or Fellow enrolled in an oncology related training program (Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Palliative Medicine and Hospice Care, Neurooncology). * Location: Mayo Clinic Arizona. * Interest: Willingness to participate.
Exclusion criteria
* Schedule does not permit to participation. * Not enrolled in an oncology-based residency or fellowship at Mayo Clinic Arizona. * Interest: Not willing to participate.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Emotional Intelligence | Baseline, annually through study completion approximately 10 years | Change in emotional intelligence comparing baseline scores on the ESCI (Emotional and Social Competence Inventory) with scores on annual ESCI reassessments. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed