Abstract

In 1986, a practice management training program was developed for pediatric house staff. In conjunction with this program, pediatric residents for the following 2 years completed questionnaires regarding their career goals, interests, and perceived competence in practice management. Postgraduate level-3 residents who completed the program felt more competent than postgraduate level-1 residents in all areas of practice management and were more likely to take an active role in managing their practice. There was a significant difference between postgraduate level-1 and level-3 residents who completed the program in several areas: feelings of overall competence in office management, choosing a practice location, office staff, appointment system, billing system, office computer, fee schedules, telephone management, and setting up an office laboratory. Exposure to a practice management program during residency training may better prepare future pediatricians for a successful practice.

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