We’re thrilled to share that the Annals of Family Medicine recently spotlighted the SOAR initiative (Strengthening Outcomes and Assessments in Residency) in an insightful article discussing the future of Graduate Medical Education (GME). It’s an honor to see SOAR’s innovative approach to improving residency training and advancing the Quintuple Aim of healthcare featured in such a respected publication.
SOAR, a collaborative effort between the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors (AFMRD) and the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), represents a bold step forward in addressing the evolving needs of patients and communities. By fostering shared learning, innovative research, and collaborative practice, SOAR is helping family medicine residency programs elevate their impact in meaningful ways.
The article highlights several key components of SOAR’s mission, including:
- Appreciative Inquiry: Engaging residency leaders to share and implement successful innovations in areas like behavioral health and pediatric care.
- SOAR Scholars Program: Supporting groundbreaking research by family medicine leaders, such as studies on the relationship between sponsoring institutions and GME outcomes, and differences in milestone progression among diverse medical graduates.
- Communities of Practice: Building trusted networks where program directors and educators can collaborate, innovate, and share best practices to improve residency training outcomes.
We’re deeply proud of the work SOAR is doing to empower program directors and their teams, and we’re excited to see its growing recognition as a model for enhancing healthcare education.
We encourage you to read the full article on the Annals of Family Medicine website to learn more about SOAR and its transformative potential. You can find the full article on annfammed.org.
Let’s celebrate this recognition of SOAR’s efforts and continue working together to shape the future of family medicine!