Background: The concept of using Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in undergraduate medical education (UME) arose because residency program directors noticed a significant decline in their interns’ ability to perform the basic skills required of them upon starting residency. The internal medicine (IM) sub-internship (sub-I) rotation is primed to address the EPAs especially pertinent to the [...]

Background: Medical education regarding health systems science and health equity is variable, often with limited opportunities for students to apply foundational concepts and skills in quality improvement and health equity. Equipping future hospitalists with critical skills and change frameworks is one way to meet the needs of both patients and health systems. Purpose: To create [...]

Background: Cross cover as a new intern can be daunting. A 2019 survey of interns across medical specialties showed the majority had no formal cross cover training or experience and felt unprepared to serve in this role. (1) Residencies have been increasing night float experiences and cross cover roles with careful attention to assure duty [...]

Background: Managing clinical deterioration in hospitalized patients is a major component of patient care. When medical students transition to residency, they are expected to manage patients who acutely decompensate in rapid response scenarios, often without dedicated training or exposure on their clerkship rotations. Simulation center training (SIM) has been utilized to help trainees recognize and [...]