Millennials’ view of the faculty is also changing rapidly. In the past, the relationship was more formal. “Residents value mentorship more than prior generations,” said Dr. Cohen. “It is a more interactive type of relationship. Less of a father/son and more of an older sibling/younger sibling dynamic. Someone who has more street sense and more experience, who you can go to for advice.”
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January 2015Medical education at all levels has continually evolved to meet the needs of both the profession and the student/resident. This ability to change with the times has been one of its strengths.
Kurt Ullman is a freelance medical writer based in Indiana.