A senior preparatory "boot camp" for 4th year medical students was evaluated to enhance their confidence and readiness for residency, focusing on specialty milestones and key professional activities.
The study involved 185 students over three academic years, showing significant confidence improvements in communication and specialty skills immediately after the boot camp and three months into residency.
The findings suggest that a multi-specialty approach can benefit both medical students and faculty, highlighting the need for future research on student competency in specialty skills.