Residency

Online CKD education for medical students, residents, and fellows: training in a new era
In this review, we describe several online resources for CKD education that could be useful for medical students, residents, and fellows. Increased awareness of these tools and their utilization may significantly influence and hopefully improve the recognition and management of patients with CKD. Future studies may help evaluate the effectiveness of these online learning methods and their effect on CKD patient outcomes. In addition, in light of increased concern about nephrology workforce issues, the potential for these online tools to augment interest in nephrology careers should be investigated. Bhasin B, Estrella MM, Choi MJ. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis. 2013 Jul;20(4):347-56. Review. PMID: 23809287

How prevalent are potentially illegal questions during residency interviews?
Many residency applicants were asked potentially illegal questions. Developing a formal interview code of conduct targeting both applicants and programs may be necessary to address the potential flaws in the resident selection process. Hern HG Jr, Alter HJ, Wills CP, Snoey ER, Simon BC. Acad Med. 2013 Aug;88(8):1116-21. PMID: 23807097

Family medicine residency curriculum resource is now live
Dr Tuggy’s vision is taking shape in the just-released Family Medicine Residency Curriculum Resource available at http://www.fammedrcr.org. The resource currently includes a core topic list for postgraduate year one (PGY-1) with recommended readings. Recommended readings include evidence-based articles and clinical practice guidelines. “Programs can use what’s on the site now to identify what should be taught during the first year of residency and quickly access the latest evidenced-based review article,” said Dr Tuggy. Access to this information is available at no charge to STFM and AFMRD members. Theobald M. Ann Fam Med. 2013 May-Jun;11(3):288. No abstract available. PMID: 23690334