To assess the outcomes of accelerated 3-year MD pathway programs (A3YPs) compared to traditional 4-year medical education in terms of residency preparedness.
Approach:
Study Design: The study compares A3YP graduates to traditional 4-year graduates entering internal medicine residency programs using ACGME Milestones 2.0.
Assessment Framework: ACGME Milestones 2.0 evaluates competencies across various domains including patient care, medical knowledge, professionalism, and more.
Key Findings:
A3YP graduates performed comparably to 4-year graduates across most ACGME milestones.
A3YP graduates showed slightly higher performance in patient care and professionalism.
A3YP graduates trended slightly lower in Practice-Based Learning and Improvement (PBLI).
Interpretation:
Limitations:
The study's findings on PBLI indicate potential gaps in longitudinal clinical experiences for A3YP graduates.
