PURPOSE This study aimed to determine the correlation of burnout syndrome with specific coping strategies, behaviors, and spiritual attitudes among interns in internal medicine, primary care, and internal medicine/pediatrics residency programs at two institutions. METHODS Intern physicians completed anonymous voluntary surveys prior to starting the internship in June 2009 and in the middle of...

A new method, the paired-comparison ranking technique, is proposed for assisting with internship selection decisions. This technique is discussed in terms of its ability to minimize the effects of decision frames (cf. D. Kahneman & A. Tversky, 1984) as internship sites are selected. The technique is also compared with M. C. Jacob's (1987) internship decision grid. The paired-comparison ranking ...

This study describes three collegiate programs that have a high interest in creating engaging learning environments outside of the classroom. The three settings in this study are a three-year degree granting college focusing on internship-based learning, a nationally recognized service-learning program at a private university, and a small private college emphasizing work and service. Research w...

A shortage of highly qualified math and science teachers pervades the U.S. public school system. Clearly, recruitment of talented STEM educators is critical. Previous literature offers many suggestions for how STEM teacher recruitment programs and participant selection should occur. This study investigates how early STEM majors who are not already considering teaching careers experienced a summ...

BACKGROUND New nurse internships or residency programs represent one evidence-based strategy to increase new nurse recruitment and readiness for practice. This qualitative study examined the phenomenon of being a new nurse in an internship program and explored ways that concernful practices (Diekelmann & Diekelmann, 2009) present themselves in that program. METHODS Heideggerian phenomenology ...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Intern support groups have been instituted in many residency programs to improve resident well-being. In this article, we discuss the themes that emerged in intern support group meetings in a family medicine program operating in a setting of war and political instability. METHODS We held support groups, led by a family physician and a psychologist, that met monthly. ...

To equip students with professional experience, the Ministry of Education and Culture launched Merdeka Belajar Kampus (MBKM) program in 2020. One many programs that has been is Magang Studi Independen Bersertifikat (MSIB). In (Internship) program, can freely choose their internship role companies. The purpose this to enrich experience pursuing future career. Unfortunately, there are who still u...

Some aspects of medical education in Russia are discussed in this report. After the 6-year undergraduate education, a 2-year postgraduate program without a preceding internship is the usual way to become a medical specialist. Besides, the specialist certificates can be obtained after a 1-year internship. Shortages of education, limited availability of foreign professional literature and partial...