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ArticleCureus2024

The Impact of an Intern's Clinical Guidebook on Easing the Transition of New Interns Into the United States Healthcare System.

Andranik Bedross, Bekure B Siraw, Ayah Alkhidir, Eli A Zaher, Parth Patel, Ashok Kumar, Peter Bostoros, Hasan Sqour, Pardeep Kumar, Shayet Hossain Eshan

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Andranik BedrossInternal Medicine, Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, USA.
Bekure B SirawInternal Medicine, Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, USA.
Ayah AlkhidirInternal Medicine, Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, USA.
Eli A ZaherInternal Medicine, Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, USA.
Parth PatelInternal Medicine, Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, USA.
Ashok KumarInternal Medicine, Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, USA.
Peter BostorosInternal Medicine, Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, USA.
Hasan SqourInternal Medicine, Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, USA.
Pardeep KumarInternal Medicine, Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, USA.
Shayet Hossain EshanInternal Medicine, Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study explores the efficacy of an intern's clinical guidebook in facilitating the transition of categorical internal medicine interns into the United States healthcare system. New interns, particularly foreign medical graduates, face multifaceted challenges during their initial year of residency. The research, conducted at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago, employed a quasi-experimental pre-post design involving 20 interns. Participants were provided with an intern's clinical guidebook, and their knowledge was assessed through pre and post exams. Results demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in overall knowledge, with mean scores increasing from 65% to 77.37%. Subgroup analysis revealed similar improvements among both male and female interns. Data confidentiality and ethical considerations were prioritized, with participant data anonymized and stored securely. Despite limitations, this study highlights the guidebook's potential to enhance intern education and improve the quality of care provided during the crucial transition period. Further research is recommended to validate and extend these findings.

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educationinterninternal medicinequality improvementresidency program resources

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PMID38533177
PMCPMC10964215

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