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The Reflect, Empathize, Analyze, and Discuss in Small Groups Study: The Effect of Peer-facilitated Small Group Discussions on Burnout and Professional Development Among Physician Trainees
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating READ-SG Sessions for Burnout, Professional and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 137 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study evaluates the effect of peer facilitated monthly small group topic-based small group discussions on various themes common to physician training that pertain to aspects of humanism on rates of burnout. Attendance to these sessions and completion of the surveys is voluntary.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
In the Internal Medicine residency program at Columbia University Medical Center, PGY-1 trainees receive an hour of protected time to attend a monthly peer-facilitated small group session, outlined above. PGY-2 and 3 trainees have a similar combined session separate from the PGY-1s. Facilitators are chosen by the READ-SG Committee, which is comprised of Mark P. Abrams (Director, Co-Investigator), Evelyn Granieri (Faculty Advisor, PI), a Chief Resident from the program (Program Liaison), and the facilitators.