Publications by authors named "John J Petosa"

Article Synopsis
  • This study aimed to understand fourth-year medical students' experiences in a virtual pediatric boot camp using the self-determination theory (SDT) framework.
  • The boot camp included video conferences and discussions led by senior pediatric residents, with data collected through focus groups and analyzed for themes related to SDT.
  • Key findings showed strong alignment with SDT principles, highlighting themes of competence, autonomy, and near-peer relationships, suggesting further exploration is needed on near-peer educational methods in medical training.
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Background: Resident sensitive quality measures (RSQMs) are a new patient-focused approach to performance assessment. Their alignment with existing performance constructs is underexplored.

Objective: Develop and prioritize RSQMs for outpatient general pediatrics in the areas of well visits (0-2 months, 1, and 5 years) and compare to the existing framework of the Bright Futures recommendations.

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