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Follow the directions. Talkin ’ Bout My Generation: an Examination of Gen Y. Matthew McLaughlin, MD; Robert Rinaldi , MD; Amy Houtrow , MD, PhD, MPH. Disclosures. Dr. Rinaldi /Baby Boomer – lots of finances, no disclosures Dr. Houtrow /Gen X – no disclosures
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Talkin’ Bout My Generation:an Examination of Gen Y Matthew McLaughlin, MD; Robert Rinaldi, MD; Amy Houtrow, MD, PhD, MPH
Disclosures • Dr. Rinaldi/Baby Boomer – lots of finances, no disclosures • Dr. Houtrow/Gen X – no disclosures • Dr. McLaughlin/Gen Y, no finances
The “End of the World” is Always Near “Children no longer obey their parents…it is evident the end of the world is fast approaching.” - Question: What famous author wrote this?
The “End of the World” is Always Near Answer: Anonymous Assyrian Tablet c. 2800 B.C.
Eckleberry-Hunt J, Tucciarone J. The challenges and opportunities of teaching “Generation Y”. J Grad Med Educ. Dec 2011; 3(4): 458-461.
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. http://www.aapmr.org/members/publications/Pages/PMRJournal.aspx. Accessed 9/10/14
The Silent Generation (1925-45) Rosenthal J. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:WW2_Iwo_Jima_flag_raising.jpg. 23 Feb 1945 IMDB. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032551/ Accessed 9/10/14.Desiree Adaway. http://desireeadaway.com/work-hard-nice/ Accessed 9/10/14. John Korolewski. http://sheboyganwidds.com/dental-health-retirement/. Accessed 9/10/14.Eisenstaedt, Alfred. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V-J_Day_in_Times_Square Accessed 9/10/14
The Baby Boomers (1946-64) http://www.bloorstculturecorridor.com/event/woodstock. Accessed 9/10/14. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy. Accessed 9/10/14. http://parkersjanterm.wordpress.com/2011/01/28/vietnam-war-protests/ Accessed 9/10/14. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Dylan_discography. Accessed 9/10/14.
Generation X (1965-82) Fawcett, Holly. http://www.socialtalent.co/blog/linkedin-connection-requests. Accessed 9/11/14. http://victoria-writes.com/category/life/page/3/. Accessed 9/11/14 http://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/his1005spring2011/2011/02/09/fall-of-berlin-wall/. Accessed 9/11/14. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Reagan. Accessed 9/11/14. http://royalshof.mlblogs.com/2009/10/27/this-date-in-royals-history-october-27-1985/. Accessed 9/11/14.
Generation Y (1983-2003) http://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/facebooks_radically_new_f_logo.php. Accessed 9/11/14. Clark, Robert. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/remembering-9-11-terrorist-attacks-gallery-1.10495. 9/11/14. McWilliams, Howard. https://www.teenlife.com/blogs/articles/helicopter-parenting-why-its-not-good-your-teen. Accessed 9/11/14. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/808609/are-your-kids-overscheduled. Accessed 9/11/14. https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games. Accessed 9/11/14.
Workplace Values • Teamwork • Free expression of thoughts • Close relationship with authority figures • Work-life flexibility- Work to live, not live to work • Technology is paramount Eckleberry-Hunt J, Tucciarone J. The challenges and opportunities of teaching “Generation Y”. J Grad Med Educ. Dec 2011; 3(4): 458-461.
Working with Generation Y. www.hrtalentmanagement.com. Accessed 9/14/14.
Mentoring • Delivering on promises • Influence practice affiliation • Free expression of thoughts • Close relationship with authority figures • Gen Y internalizes each positive • Surrogate of ‘helicopter parent’? Roberts GR. Technology and learning expectations of the net generation. In: Oblinger DG, Oblinger JL, eds. Education the Net Generation. Washington, DC. EDUCAUSE: 2005, 3.1-3.7.
Teaching Methodology • Less receptive to: - ‘Chalk talk’, linear education - PowerPoint slides - Socratic Method • Enjoy - more random, interactive - digital resources - Facilitators, not teachers LeBan M. A late Y2K Phenomenon: responding to the learning preferences of Generation Y – bridging the digital divide by improving generational dialogue. PM&R. July 2013. Vol. 5, 596-601.
Laughing Points • >50% expect a promotion every two years… • Tech saavy, communicate virtually but desire face-to-face… • “Trophy Generation”… • Characterized as lazy and not involved…
Sticking Points • …the formal education of Generation Y • …use of technology augments communication • …value recognition more than trophies. • …most overscheduled generation ever. Generation Y sends 88 texts/day and 70% check their phones hourly
Stein, J. The Me Me Me Generation. Time. May 20, 2013. Vol 181. No 19.
Can Gen Y ‘Save’ Healthcare • 70 million Gen Y • Most educated generation • Unphased by technological implementation • Older at time of training • Social acceptance/patient-centeredness Prensky M. Digital natives, digital immigrants. On the Horizon. 2004;9:1-6.