VA Musculoskeletal Education Pilot Program Helps PCPs Treat Patients

In their discussion, the authors reflect on the limitations of this small pilot program and suggest ways to improve the effectiveness and expand this program. “We are reflecting on our initial experience with this model and adapting this initiative into a format that can be disseminated to additional sites, developing a sustainable interdisciplinary educational program with a focus for future scholarship in this area of medical education,” conclude the authors.

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Battistone MJ, Barker AM, Lawrence P, et al. Mini-residency in musculoskeletal care: An interprofessional, mixed-method educational initiative for primary care providers. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2015 Jun 19. doi: 10.1002/acr.22644. [Epub ahead of print]

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