Background: The transition from internal medicine resident to early-career hospitalist signals the end of structured clinical feedback in the residency training model. This abrupt transition can impact well-being and the continued formation of self-directed learning skills. In addition, studies have shown an association between practicing in the first year as a hospitalist and inferior patient [...]

Background: The abrupt transition from internal medicine resident to early-career hospitalist marks the end of routine clinical feedback in the apprenticeship model. A new hospitalist’s experience during this transition can impact well-being and the ongoing development of self-directed learning skills. In addition, practicing in the first year as a hospitalist has been associated with inferior [...]