Eric Shappell1, James Ahn1, Nadia Ahmed2, Ilene Harris3, Yoon Soo Park3, Ara Tekian3. 1. Department of Medicine Section of Emergency Medicine University of Chicago Chicago IL. 2. Biological Sciences Department University of Chicago Chicago IL. 3. Department of Medical Education University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine Chicago IL.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Personal finance has been linked to wellness and resiliency; however, the level of financial literacy among residents is low. Development of a personal finance curriculum could improve the financial well-being of trainees. The first step in this process is understanding residents' educational needs. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to describe the financial knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of residents to inform the design of a personal finance curriculum. METHODS: A qualitative approach using semistructured interviews was used to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of residents in the realm of personal finance. Twelve residents completed interviews: one male and one female resident from the first and third years of training in the specialties of emergency medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. RESULTS: Three themes were formulated and analyzed through the existing frameworks: 1) daily finances, 2) financial knowledge and experiences, and 3) approach to financial planning. Prominent subthemes included a lack of knowledge and desire for personal finance education, debt-related anxiety, and uncertainty where to find reliable financial advice. CONCLUSIONS: Residents report a low level of financial literacy and high interest in financial education. The framework provided in this study can inform the design of education interventions to promote financial wellness in trainees.
INTRODUCTION: Personal finance has been linked to wellness and resiliency; however, the level of financial literacy among residents is low. Development of a personal finance curriculum could improve the financial well-being of trainees. The first step in this process is understanding residents' educational needs. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to describe the financial knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of residents to inform the design of a personal finance curriculum. METHODS: A qualitative approach using semistructured interviews was used to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of residents in the realm of personal finance. Twelve residents completed interviews: one male and one female resident from the first and third years of training in the specialties of emergency medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. RESULTS: Three themes were formulated and analyzed through the existing frameworks: 1) daily finances, 2) financial knowledge and experiences, and 3) approach to financial planning. Prominent subthemes included a lack of knowledge and desire for personal finance education, debt-related anxiety, and uncertainty where to find reliable financial advice. CONCLUSIONS: Residents report a low level of financial literacy and high interest in financial education. The framework provided in this study can inform the design of education interventions to promote financial wellness in trainees.
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