Practice management training for pediatric residents.
In 1986, a practice management training program was developed for pediatric house staff. In conjunction with this program, pediatric residents for the following 2 years completed questionnaires regarding their career goals, interests, and perceived competence in practice management. Postgraduate level-3 residents who completed the program felt more competent than postgraduate level-1 residents in all areas of practice management and were more likely to take an active role in managing their practice. There was a significant difference between postgraduate level-1 and level-3 residents who completed the program in several areas: feelings of overall competence in office management, choosing a practice location, office staff, appointment system, billing system, office computer, fee schedules, telephone management, and setting up an office laboratory. Exposure to a practice management program during residency training may better prepare future pediatricians for a successful practice.
Piatt
J P
JP
Department of Pediatrics, Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ 85010.
Bartley
D L
DL
Jacobson
A D
AD
Rimsza
M E
ME
D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000379:methods; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education*; D011216:Practice Management, Medical; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires