The 50/50 Block Schedule: Impact on Residents' and Preceptors' Perceptions, Patient Outcomes, and Continuity of Care.
Rachel JanteaRaquel BuranoskyDeborah SimakErika HoffmanShanta M ZimmerDavid Michael ElnickiPublished in: Teaching and learning in medicine (2017)
This 50/50 model minimized inpatient distractions in clinic and increased perceived time for learning. Residents reported improved sense of patient ownership, relations within the multidisciplinary team, and integration into the clinic system. Intervisit continuity was preserved, visit continuity was slightly decreased, and patient outcomes were not impacted in this model.