Abstract
Objective
Creating training opportunities for the development of effective leaders is an increasingly important goal in psychiatry residency training programs. This article examines the long-term perceived impact of the Tarrytown Chief Residents Leadership Conference on preparing psychiatric residents for future leadership positions.
Methods
Self-report surveys from attendees who participated in the conference between 1998 and 2011 were examined.
Results
Five hundred and forty-one completed surveys were returned (43 % response rate). Eighty-six percent of respondents reported moderate to extreme improvement in leadership confidence post-conference. Most respondents indicated at least moderate improvement in self-awareness (93 %), understanding of group process (92 %), and willingness to address conflict (89 %). Ninety percent felt the conference was important to their residency training, and 80 % indicated increased interest in leadership post-conference.
Conclusions
Responders reported lasting improvements in their confidence in and perceived ability to utilize skills necessary for effective leadership, demonstrating the value of this experiential learning opportunity.
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Schwartz, B.J., Blackmore, M.A. & Weiss, A. The Tarrytown Chief Residents Leadership Conference: A Long-Term Follow-up. Acad Psychiatry 38, 15–18 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40596-013-0016-4
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40596-013-0016-4