Kevin L MacPherson1,2, Mark Shepherd2,3, Jamie Childs Everett2,4,5, Adam Fritsch2,6, J M Whitman2, Kim Dunleavy1. 1. a Department of Physical Therapy , University of Florida , Gainesville , FL , USA. 2. b Evidence In Motion Institutes for Health Professions , Louisville , KY , USA. 3. c Department of Physical Therapy , South College , Knoxville , TN , USA. 4. d Institute of Clinical Excellence , Windsor , CO , USA. 5. e Physio Sport & Spine , Cheyenne , WY , USA. 6. f Athletico Physical Therapy , Crystal Lake , IL , USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to elucidate graduate perceptions of how fellowship training impacted their post-training professional and personal lives. METHODS: Interviews were conducted with 13 graduates of a hybrid (e.g. blended-learning) fellowship program. All participants were at least 1 year post completion of fellowship to limit recall bias and allow for post-training personal and professional development. Qualitative analysis was performed on interview transcriptions using directed content analysis with two coders other than the interviewers, followed by discussion until agreement was reached if there were disputes related to coding analysis. If needed, arbitration was provided from one of two interviewers. RESULTS: Analysis revealed three primary constructs of post-fellowship impact: practical, social, and personal. Practical subthemes were centric to care delivery. Social subthemes extended to intra, inter, and non-professional connections. Personal subthemes noted professional and cognitive evolution. DISCUSSION: Participants clearly described impact extending well beyond day-to-day practice suggesting that fellowship impacted the whole person versus sole practitioner. This study may impact program structure and content inclusion for fellowship programs as well as providing support for fellows in training.
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to elucidate graduate perceptions of how fellowship training impacted their post-training professional and personal lives. METHODS: Interviews were conducted with 13 graduates of a hybrid (e.g. blended-learning) fellowship program. All participants were at least 1 year post completion of fellowship to limit recall bias and allow for post-training personal and professional development. Qualitative analysis was performed on interview transcriptions using directed content analysis with two coders other than the interviewers, followed by discussion until agreement was reached if there were disputes related to coding analysis. If needed, arbitration was provided from one of two interviewers. RESULTS: Analysis revealed three primary constructs of post-fellowship impact: practical, social, and personal. Practical subthemes were centric to care delivery. Social subthemes extended to intra, inter, and non-professional connections. Personal subthemes noted professional and cognitive evolution. DISCUSSION: Participants clearly described impact extending well beyond day-to-day practice suggesting that fellowship impacted the whole person versus sole practitioner. This study may impact program structure and content inclusion for fellowship programs as well as providing support for fellows in training.
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Fellowship; career development; career evolution; personal development; post-graduate; post-professional education
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