Optimizing Resident Confidence in Delivering Bad News: The Impact of Timing in Communication Curriculum

Matthew Dillon, James Highberger, Farha Ali, Andrew Deitchman, Department of Critical Care, Oregon Health , Science University, Center for Worklife Wellbeing, Department of Internal Medicine, Department of Pulmonary , Critical Care

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on December 07, 2025

Abstract

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Ahead of Print.
This study aims to determine whether the timing of a VitalTalk communication workshop during the academic year affects internal medicine residents’ confidence and stress in serious illness conversations (SICs), and to assess differences by postgraduate ...