Background: At many academic institutions, medical students in their last year of training participate in transition-to-residency (TTR) courses. At our institution, our TTR course includes residency-specific tracks including one for students transitioning into Internal Medicine. Purpose: Despite the frequency of cross-cover care, studies note that this skill is not often formally taught, and most incoming [...]

Background: A core ability of a capable Internal Medicine resident is ability to manage inpatient emergencies like arrhythmias and cardiac arrest. However, between 30-35% of first-year residents at our residency program fail their first attempt at an arrhythmia and cardiac arrest simulation exam, and more than 75% report not feeling confident by the end of [...]

Background: Discrimination towards trainees is a pervasive problem and surveys show that it is often perpetrated by patients (1,2). Trainees are especially vulnerable to discriminatory behavior, with negative impacts on their education and wellbeing (3,4). Fellow clinicians, including faculty and advanced practice providers (APPs), play an important role in managing these issues and ensuring a [...]