Empathy Training Seminar in the Military Health System: A Qualitative Self-Assessment Pilot Study

The findings from this study suggest that the empathy workshop can enhance medical learners' ability to practice empathy and compassion in clinical settings. The 1-month follow-up survey demonstrated significant improvements in self-assessed empathy and comments from learners supported the efficacy of the workshop. Future studies can reduce bias by utilizing a larger participant population across multiple specialties, a longer follow-up period, and patient-centered outcomes. Continuing to pursue a more advanced empathy curriculum is critical given the previously established link between empathy and improved patient outcomes.