Growing Future Physician Leaders: A Randomized Trial of an Educational Intervention in Postgradua… (NCT00286975) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Growing Future Physician Leaders: A Randomized Trial of an Educational Intervention in Postgraduate Trainees
Canada
Plain-language summary
Study objective: The objective of this trial was to determine the effectiveness of a Leadership Development Program (LDP) aimed at 1) establishing basic management knowledge and 2) promoting reflection of leadership skills.
Study design: Randomized, controlled, single-blind trial. Study participants: Senior postgraduate medical and surgical trainees at an urban university health care centre.
Methods: Eligible participants were randomized to either the LDP(intervention group) or to regular postgraduate training (control group). For ethical reasons, all participants assigned to the control group were offered the LDP at the end of the trial. The 1º outcome measure used was a knowledge-based written exam. The sample size was estimated on finding a 20% difference in mean test scores between groups. Participants' reflective capacity and higher order leadership role skills were tested through a personal learning project (PLP, 2º outcome measure).
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria: Postgraduate trainees in PGY 3 or higher -
Exclusion Criteria: Program director does not allow participation
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Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial focused on teaching leadership skills to medical residents and fellows — how might the leadership training doctors receive during their postgraduate years actually affect the quality of care I receive as a patient?
2Since this was a Phase 4 study looking at an educational intervention rather than a drug or device, what does that mean in terms of how its findings might have already shaped how my doctors are trained today?
3The trial studied postgraduate trainees specifically — do you know whether the leadership curriculum tested here has been adopted in the training programs at this hospital or practice?
4Given that this study measured leadership knowledge and skills rather than direct patient outcomes, is there published evidence from this or related research showing that better-trained physician leaders lead to measurably better patient experiences or safety?
5Are there other ongoing efforts at this institution to develop physician leadership skills, and if so, how might that ongoing culture of leadership development affect the team coordinating my care?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00286975
SponsorMcGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre