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Addressing Resident Retention of Musculoskeletal Skills, Knowledge, and Confidence: a Randomized Controlled Study of a Clinic Intervention

Authors: Cindy Sadikot, MD, Sharon Leung, MD, MS, MHA, FCCP, Athina Vassilakis, MD, MPH, Darlene LeFrancois, MD

Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine | Issue 11/2021

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Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are common reasons for ambulatory visits¹ yet most internal medicine (IM) residents are uncomfortable and lack proficiency in MSK medicine. ^{2, 3} Exposure to a MSK rotation produces higher scores on competency examinations but the literature lacks long-term assessments. ^{4, 5} Our study assessed the 6-month retention of confidence, knowledge, and examination skills after a MSK workshop with participants randomly assigned to a MSK clinic. …

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Title: Addressing Resident Retention of Musculoskeletal Skills, Knowledge, and Confidence: a Randomized Controlled Study of a Clinic Intervention
Authors: Cindy Sadikot, MD
Sharon Leung, MD, MS, MHA, FCCP
Athina Vassilakis, MD, MPH
Darlene LeFrancois, MD
Publication date: 01-11-2021
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine / Issue 11/2021
Print ISSN: 0884-8734
Electronic ISSN: 1525-1497
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-021-06595-x

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