title: Team-based learning in a pathology residency training program.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Team-based learning (TBL) has been integrated into undergraduate and medical education curricula in many institutions. However, TBL has not been widely introduced into postgraduate medical education. Our study aimed to measure the effect of TBL on promoting learning and teamwork in the setting of pathology residency training.
  
  
  METHODS
  Four TBL sessions were held and individual and group readiness assurance tests (IRAT/GRATs) were performed; scores were compared using Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed rank tests. Residents completed 18-item validated team performance surveys measuring the quality of team interactions on a scale of 0 (none of the time) to 6 (all of the time). Mean and standard deviation were calculated for each item.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Scores on the IRAT vs GRAT were significantly different (P < .05). The team performance survey received mean scores ranging from 5.3 ± 1.1 to 6.0 ± 0.0.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The use of TBL promotes teamwork and learning in a pathology residency program. Residents scored higher on the readiness assurance tests when working in teams, demonstrating the effectiveness of team learning and achievement. In addition, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education competencies of professionalism and interpersonal and communication skills were further enhanced by incorporating TBL into pathology residency training.
authors.affiliation: From the Department of Pathology, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, Lake Success, NY.
authors.forename: Tamar C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Brandler
authors.affiliation: From the Department of Pathology, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, Lake Success, NY.
authors.forename: Jordan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Laser
authors.affiliation: From the Department of Pathology, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, Lake Success, NY.
authors.forename: Alex K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Williamson
authors.affiliation: From the Department of Pathology, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, Lake Success, NY.
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Louie
authors.affiliation: From the Department of Pathology, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, Lake Success, NY. mesposit@nshs.edu.
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Esposito
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000379:methods*; D010336:Pathology / Q000193:education*; D015397:Program Evaluation
keywords: ACGME; Pathology residency; Team-based learning