THIRD ANNUAL RESIDENTS’ JOINT INTERDISCIPLINARY COMMUNITY HEALTH ROTATION( CONTINUED)
Sponsored by the HRSA grant, the Substance Abuse Disorder Institute was led by Dr. Morgan Medlock of Howard University. Several local collaborating partners also participated. The twoday event featured a variety of discussions regarding substance abuse prevention and how to provide care in a culturally appropriate manner.
Sessions were rated on a 5-point scale throughout the duration of the training activity and the Institute. The overall aggregate scores were very high with 4.5 / 5 and above being a typical session score. There was also a high degree of constructive feedback in participants’ written comments. Many zeroed in on the specific value of the knowledge that they received.
Pre- and Post-testing survey generally provided positive feedback regarding an elevated knowledge development, confidence-building in the ability to navigate and treat underserved populations; and a significant increase in the ability to describe and utilize treatment techniques with clients through videoconferencing platform. Additional value was attributed to the video breakout rooms where groups of persons with the same professional interests could meet in a private setting to discuss common issues.
At the end of the rotation, Dr. Barkley and her team conducted a SOAR analysis, based on definable Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, and Results.
Strengths to build on included:
• Participation by physicians who are residents of underrepresented communities including African- American males.
• Social medicine as a mandatory part of the training regimen.
• The emphasis on provider wellness.
• Fostering the relationship with community stakeholders through community activities.
GOALS FOR NEXT YEAR
More time for community members to share their experience.
Earlier start for planning and preparation.
Optimize use of virtual platform( i. e. evaluations, chat, feedback).
Hope to have more in-person opportunities next year.
The greatest strength cited was the presence of national and international lecturers who utilized the CDU Advantage as the lens to deliver content. The overall rating of the training rotation was 4.8 / 5 possible.
Opportunities – What are the stakeholders asking for?
• More time for the community member panels.
• CME for participating faculty.
The three top opportunities were:
• To further align and refine lecture objectives with the goals of the CDU Advantage.
• Further strengthen the virtual presentation platform.
• Planning: provide an earlier initiation to the program for the tam dedicated to the curriculum blocks.
Aspirations – What do we care deeply about?
• Engage new generations of community-minded family medicine physicians.
• Maintain an environment of safety during community outreach activities.
• Continue to deliver a well thought out, efficiently run rotation.
Who are we?
• A small community program working to grow into an internationally-recognized program in medicine, health advocacy, and community advocacy.
Results – How do we know that we are succeeding?
• Achieve 4.8 or higher on resident evaluations.
• Emphasis on continuing the block for future incoming classes.
Tools
• Pre and Post-testing;
• Topic-specific evaluations.
CDU COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | PG. 11