ArticleAEM education and training2022
Hopes and fears: A qualitative analysis of the intern perspective at the start of EM residency.
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- Hopes and fears: A qualitative analysis of the intern perspective at the start of EM residency.AEM education and training · 2022Article
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Abstract
Objectives: Most emergency medicine (EM) residency programs have orientation curricula to guide interns through the transition from medical school to residency, although no standard components are required. This transition is recognized as a challenging time for young physician learners; however, there is no current understanding of the perspective of incoming interns as they enter residency. We sought to identify themes, examine the current literature, and reflect on the experiences of our residency leadership to inform the creation of orientation activities that foster positive experiences, as well as directly address intern fears and anxieties. Methods: This qualitative study collected free text responses on the first day of EM orientation regarding areas of high excitement and high fear as interns entered residency. Data were collected from 2011 to 2019 in a 4-year EM residency program and a 6-year combined EM-Anesthesia residency program in the Mid-Atlantic. An inductive approach was used to code intern responses and develop themes within each category, and a frequency analysis was performed. Results: A total of 112 interns participated. Thematic analysis of coded responses yielded 11 themes around "most excited" and 13 themes around "most scared." The most frequent themes for "most excited" were: (1) Forming new relationships, (2) Building and applying knowledge, and (3) Being responsible for the care and education of others. For "most scared," the most frequent themes were: (1) work-life balance and burnout, (2) making harmful mistakes, and (3) knowledge wealth and retention. Conclusions: We identified themes of high excitement and high fear for interns entering residency orientation. Based on the themes developed and current literature, recommendations for residency programs regarding intern orientation are provided, specifically that programs intentionally address opportunities for professional identity formation, building relationships with new people/places, emphasizing wellness, and mitigating burnout.
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