Conference Objectives: Attendees were asked how well the objectives were met. On a scale of 1-3 (3=totally met, 2=partially met, 1=not met), the five objectives were rated from 2.4 to 2.7.

Sessions' Value: Attendees were asked how useful they found the sessions (see agenda for the list of sessions and speakers). On a scale of 1-3 (3=very useful, 2=somewhat useful, 1=not useful), the plenary sessions earned an average rating of 2.5 (range of 2.3-2.8), and the workshops also averaged 2.5.

Faculty: There were over 30 faculty at the conference, giving plenary addresses, participating on panels, and/or leading workshops. As a group they earned an average rating of 4.3 (5=excellent, 4=good, … 1=poor).

Next Steps: Attendees came away motivated and inspired to act on the lessons learned. Asked if they intended to take specific steps to improve their institution/program's training and assessment of new physicians, 130 out of 132 respondents replied yes. Items to be addressed included developing and improving assessment instruments and processes; designing and implementing changes to curriculum; defining new training objectives; engaging faculty, learners and institutional leaders; monitoring outcomes; and pursuing related research projects.