Am J Psychiatry 1976; 133:328-331
Copyright © 1976 by American Psychiatric Association
The role of the chief resident: expectations and reality
JF Wilder, R Plutchik and HR Conte
The job expectations of 35 incoming chief residents were tested by
questionnaire when they attended a weekend workshop on leadership and were
reexamined after they has had six months' experience on their jobs. Such
personal qualities as a sense of humor and persistence and such
administrative skills as the ability to exercise authority and set
objectives significantly increased in importance six months after these
residents began work. The authors recommend educational programs in
administration for chief residents.
