@article{fb99a5f937ef42e094c0e2f106c5d339,
title = "ScribeMD: Mixed-methods analysis of a pen pal program in undergraduate medical education",
abstract = "Introduction: A growing emphasis on humanistic medical care has led to the development of programs to imbue more humanistic values into training physicians. The ScribeMD intra-class pen pal program is a narrative medicine tool designed to meet this need with a focus on the journey through medical education. This study intends to evaluate the efficacy of this novel program on the participants{\textquoteright} professional identity formation (PIF), emotional intelligence development (EID), and narrative competency improvement (NCI). Methods: This program evaluation involved quantitative and qualitative survey solicitations from first and second-year medical student participants and controls. An efficacy-triangulation model was developed as a quantitative outcome-measuring tool linking objective, writing prompts, and survey data. Results: The quantitative results showed statistically significant improvements in line with the Efficacy Triangulation Model in the participant group. Qualitatively, reflective and insight-driven gains were elicited, as were notable themes of personal and community improvements. Conclusion:ScribeMD poses a unique avenue for the development of more humanistic physicians during their medical education. We recommend additional development of the Efficacy Triangulation Model as well as the program design itself. We also recommend the piloting of this program in other healthcare-education settings both with medical education and other health professions.",
author = "G. Kneese and S. Barrera and J. Castillo and M. Garcia and A. Ryden and A. White and J. Vargas and J. Morrow",
note = "Funding Information: Thomas Matthews, MD, Psychiatry, Previous-Assistant Dean of Student Affairs —For being the first to believe in the ScribeMD dream. Your careful consideration and guidance led us to the UME team we now cherish. Roxanna Nelson, PhD, Director, Student Affairs, Academic Enhancement— For keeping the program applicable and realistic to students. Your synergistic views of administrative and student perspectives helped create a mutualistic student program. Jeff Jackson, EdD, Director, Curriculum Evaluation— For ensuring the academic integrity of ScribeMD. Your assistance in the development of the ScribeMD Efficacy Triangulation model was invaluable. Joshua Hanson, MD, MPH, Associate Dean for Student Affairs— For securing the safety and regulation of our program. Your careful speculation and compassionate guidance allowed participants to write freely and safely. Jason Morrow, MD, PhD, Veritas Faculty Mentor, Hospice and Palliative Medicine— For your inspiration, sponsorship and guidance of ScribeMD. Your wisdom in narrative medicine and empathetic expression humanized this program. Paulina Mazurek, Director, Student Wellness and Professional Formation— For your integrations and support of wellness through ScribeMD. Your contributions now and in the future will shape the place of ScribeMD at the Long School of Medicine. The collaboration of students, faculty, and participants at the involved in ScribeMD was the foundation by which it was successfully rendered. We thank our faculty and administrators for their guidance, our participants for their feedback and participation, as well as the learner community at the UTHSA Long School of Medicine. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019, {\textcopyright} 2019 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.",
year = "2020",
month = mar,
day = "3",
doi = "10.1080/0142159X.2019.1686134",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "42",
pages = "316--324",
journal = "Medical Teacher",
issn = "0142-159X",
publisher = "Informa Healthcare",
number = "3",
}