Background: Opening new residency programs in community hospitals is one strategy to address physician shortage. Previous reports have shown better mortality outcomes in university based hospitals. However, less is known about teaching community hospitals. Disrupting well- established workflows in community hospitals is feared to cause an increased cost and possibly a slide in quality of [...]

Background: Opening new residency programs in community hospitals is one strategy to address physician shortage. Previous reports showed better outcomes in university based hospitals. However, less is known about teaching community hospitals. Disrupting well- established workflows in community hospitals is feared to cause an increased cost and possibly a slide in quality of care. Our [...]

Background: The Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residency programs were established at Hillsboro Medical Center (HMC), a small-sized community hospital, in 2021. As the multidisciplinary healthcare team adapts to incorporate resident trainees into the clinical workflow, the lack of resident exposure to Code Blue and rapid response scenarios was observed. Limited hands-on experience during medical [...]

Background: Graduate medical education programs often use anonymous virtual comment boxes to elicit feedback from residents, fostering a culture of openness and aligning with ACGME standards.(1,2) These platforms allow residents to express concerns safely and anonymously, promoting trust and transparency. While previous studies highlight their positive impact on wellness, no comprehensive analysis exists regarding their [...]