Abstract
Boot camps in medical education have emerged as effective tools for addressing knowledge gaps and facilitating the integration of incoming residents into clinical training. We developed a pathology boot camp designed on a needs assessment survey, the graduated release of responsibility model, and active involvement of senior residents as educators. A comprehensive survey was administered to current first-year residents to assess educational needs to identify significant knowledge gaps and difficult areas. Based on these findings, a four-week, three-phase curriculum was developed, comprising introductory didactics, hands-on training, and mentorship under senior residents. Pre- and post-tests, as well as resident surveys, were used to evaluate the efficacy of the boot camp curriculum. Senior residents unanimously expressed the need for a boot camp, expressing challenges in histology, workflow, autopsy, and laboratory operations. Pre- and post-boot camp assessment tests showed a 15% knowledge improvement. Most Pathology programs across the country have implemented structured Pathology boot camps. The strength of our boot camp included the emphasis of previous year’s residents’ feedback, and the challenges that they encountered, serving as a comparison group; a graduated release of responsibility model; and the involvement of senior residents as designated mentors for the duration of the boot camp. The pathology boot camp presented here serves as a promising model for addressing foundational knowledge deficits among incoming residents. By tailoring the curriculum to meet specific educational needs and leveraging senior residents as educators, institutions can better prepare residents for the challenges of clinical training.
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