An informative and well-designed orientation is vital for the initial transition of trainees into the hospital work environment, especially since this transition can be challenging and stressful for them and can impact patient care.

SUMMARY: Module 2 provides instructions for developing orientations to facilitate effective and efficient transitions for trainees from graduate school to the healthcare training and work environment.

Author: Iris Mushin, M.Ed, MBA

Contributing Editor: Anoop Agrawal, MB