SHM Converge Scientific Abstract ePoster Gallery-Strengthening the Hospital Medicine Workforce: Results From an Np/Pa Transition to Practice Initiative

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This report describes a 12-month transition-to-practice (TTP) program designed to support new and experienced nurse practitioners and physician assistants entering hospital medicine. Developed using ABIM and SHM frameworks, the curriculum included weekly 90-minute sessions covering foundational medicine, organ-system topics, professional development, and guided readings. Sessions were offered live and asynchronously to accommodate varied schedules.<br /><br />Evaluation used Kirkpatrick Levels 1–2 and included participant satisfaction surveys, pre/post NBME-style knowledge tests, and a 7-point self-reported confidence scale measured at baseline, mid-program, and completion. Participants represented a heterogeneous group of APPs across 31 medical centers in 18 states, with 65% PAs and 35% NPs.<br /><br />Results showed high satisfaction with the webinars and significant gains in knowledge across all assessed domains (paired t-test, p<0.001). Confidence also improved over time, with the largest increase in “comfort in the role” (mean 4.2 to 6.1). Importantly, post-program knowledge was not associated with live attendance, suggesting that asynchronous access was also effective for learning.<br /><br />Overall, the program appears to have met the educational needs of APPs entering hospital medicine by providing relevant, clinically focused training. The findings support both objective and subjective learning gains. However, the authors note limitations, including the absence of a control group and possible selection bias, which limit generalizability.

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Jennifer L. Barnett

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Author List Cory M. Edgar, Ellen Chaisson, Jennifer L. Barnett, Kelly G. Sakoian

Category Innovations

Concept Transition-to-Practice Curriculum

Concept Hospital Medicine

Concept Asynchronous Learning

Concept Role Confidence

Concept Confidence

Distinguished Non-Finalist

Presenter Organization MedStar and Instructor Thrive AP

Presenting Author Jennifer L. Barnett

Track Education

Keywords

transition-to-practice

nurse practitioners

physician assistants

hospital medicine

continuing education

Kirkpatrick evaluation

knowledge assessment

confidence improvement

asynchronous learning

clinical training

Transition-to-Practice Curriculum

Hospital Medicine

Asynchronous Learning

Role Confidence

Confidence