Physicians as managers: psychiatry residents' perceived gaps in knowledge and skills in administrative psychiatry.
OBJECTIVE
The authors determine psychiatry residents' perceived needs and educational preferences for a physician-manager curriculum.


METHODS
The authors surveyed 102 psychiatry residents at the University of Toronto for their perceived current and desired knowledge and skills in specific administrative areas, and their educational preferences for learning more about administration. Gap scores expressed the difference between residents' perceived current and desired knowledge or skill ratings.


RESULTS
Forty-nine residents completed the survey and identified greater gap scores in physician compensation, program planning, self and career development and innovation, and leading change topic areas. More than 60% of respondents preferred learning through workshops, small groups, and mentorship.


CONCLUSIONS
Residents identified specific gaps in their current knowledge and skill levels in several administrative areas. The questionnaire results, including residents' educational preferences, will inform curriculum development efforts.
Sockalingam
Sanjeev
S
Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. sanjeev_sockalingam@camh.net
Stergiopoulos
Vicky
V
Maggi
Julie
J
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D004493:Education; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D017144:Focus Groups; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008611:Mentors; D009864:Ontario; D008486:Physician Executives / Q000193:education*; D016730:Program Development; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000193:education*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires