A Virtual Patient Encounter to Promote Integration in a Preclinical Case-Based Learning Session.

In medical education, virtual patients increase the realism of learning in a safe environment. We added an integrated learning event using a virtual patient to integrate patient history taking into a preclinical basic science course. Herein, we describe the process and our overall satisfaction with the virtual patient encounter.

Can Life Experiences Predict Readiness for Residency? A Family Medicine Residency's Analysis.

Background: Program directors for Family Medicine residencies must navigate an increasingly complex recruitment landscape. With increasing United States allopathic and osteopathic graduates and continued high volumes of international graduates, the ability to identify application characteristics that predict quality residents both for filtering applications for interview offers and ranking is vital. Our study concentrates on the predictive value of reported life experiences including volunteerism, work experiences, prior career, research experience, and participation in medical student organizations including student leadership.

One Institution's evaluation of family medicine residency applicant data for academic predictors of success.

Background: Family Medicine residencies are navigating recruitment in a changing environment. The consolidation of accreditation for allopathic and osteopathic programs, the high volume of applicants, and the forthcoming transition of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 1 to pass/fail reporting all contribute. This retrospective cohort study evaluated which components of a student's academic history best predict readiness for residency.

Billing by residents and attending physicians in family medicine: the effects of the provider, patient, and visit factors.

Background: Medical billing and coding are critical components of residency programs since they determine the revenues and vitality of residencies. It has been suggested that residents are less likely to bill higher evaluation and management (E/M) codes compared with attending physicians. The purpose of this study is to assess the variation in billing patterns between residents and attending physicians, considering provider, patient, and visit characteristics.

Resident-as-teacher in family medicine: a CERA survey.

Background And Objectives: Teaching has been increasingly recognized as a primary responsibility of residents. Residents enjoy teaching, and their majority report interest in the continuation of teaching activities after graduation. Resident-as-teacher programs have emerged nationally as a means of enhancing teaching skills.