Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Language

English

Publication Date

1-1-2025

Journal

Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development

DOI

10.1177/23821205251348515

PMID

40463941

PMCID

PMC12130649

PubMedCentral® Posted Date

6-2-2025

PubMedCentral® Full Text Version

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Abstract

Objectives: High rates of distress and burnout continue to plague physicians. The Sustaining and Training for Resilience, Engagement and Meaning (STREAM) curriculum is a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded program, developed by experts in faculty and trainee wellbeing from 7 academic institutions, to help address this ongoing and pervasive issue.

Methods: We used Kern's 6-step model to develop the STREAM program. STREAM content was developed and iteratively revised to highlight evidence-informed methods to improve wellbeing. STREAM content is grounded in the PERMA-H framework and highlights 4 pillars: Optimizing your Well-Being, Building Resilience, Collaborative Engagement to Improve your Work, and Connecting with Joy and Meaning in Medicine. Within sessions, implementation of skills was discussed at the individual level and within the work environment. This manuscript describes the process of development, implementation, and pilot program evaluation for the STREAM curriculum for the first 2 years.

Results: Based on review and assessment of year 1, we made multiple revisions of the curriculum. We revised the original four pillars and strengthened connection with the PERMA-H model. We transitioned from synchronous virtual model to in-person sessions to enhance engagement, buy-in, and meaning. We further increased time with interactive elements and limited didactic content. We deepened content related to equity and inclusion. We separated faculty and resident sessions to improve community-building and group dynamics. Additionally, we provided the option for sessions to be delivered "a la carte," depending on the needs of the institution and participants.

Conclusions: The STREAM wellbeing curriculum is a promising model to promote positive behavior change in pediatric academic medicine. Curricular activities related to wellness may require adjustment and modifications while in process to improve delivery and participation-and enhance chances of successful education/training. We must continue to build evidence for the effectiveness of STREAM and other wellness interventions.

Keywords

wellbeing, curriculum development, pediatrics

Published Open-Access

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