A simulation-based selection process for trying to identify medical students who will become outstanding general surgery residents

AlJamal, Yazan N.; Prabhakar, Nicholas; Rivera, Mariela; McKenzie, Travis J.; Stulak, John M.; Heller, Stephanie F.; Farley, David R.

doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.10.050

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“…During the virtual interview day, interviewees rotated through two 20-minute traditional interviews with surgical faculty and senior residents, a 20-minute virtual simulated skills mini-multiple interview that assessed technical and non-technical skills through six synchronously and asynchronously assessed short stations (described in a previous study), 12 a 60-minute informal question and answer video-call with current residents, and a 60-minute live-narrated video tour. The video tour included clinical (floor, outpatient, and inpatient) and nonclinical (cafeteria, gym, etc.)…”

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Showcasing a General Surgery Residency Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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MacArthur

Keune

et al. 2021

Journal of Surgical Education

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Showcasing a General Surgery Residency Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Keune

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Journal of Surgical Education

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“…Although data are limited and not available in the specific cohort of neurosurgery resident applicants, preliminary analyses suggest that simulation-based interviewing is highly predictive of individual outcomes in related in-service training assessments, such as general surgical skills evaluations, or milestones review. 9 Using the general surgery experience as a template, one can readily imagine a parallel process for neurosurgery, with candidate activities ranging from suturing, to magnetic resonance imaging interpretation, external ventricular drain or lumbar puncture placement, bedside neurologic examination, and many more. However, expectations should be carefully tempered, as one can imagine such an unconventional, high-stakes assessment resulting in excessive performance anxiety.…”

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Stepping Up: How U.S. Neurosurgery Training Programs Can Innovatively Assess Resident Applicants in a Post-Step 1 World

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“…According to research, the assessment of surgical skills is the primary criterion for admission to residency programs in Ireland, but this criterion is not used in institutions in the United States [ 7 ]. Additionally, studies have shown that the main criteria for acceptance into GS residency programs are the applicant’s interest in the field, knowledge of the field, and participation in departmental rotations followed by their contribution to clinical research [ 8 , 9 ].…”

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Program Directors’ Selection Criteria for General Surgery and Internal Medicine Residency Programs: A Cross-Sectional Study

Almatrafi¹,

Alsweed²,

Alharthi³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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Background and aimsGeneral surgery is a specialty that calls for a variety of abilities such as strong hand-eye coordination, the ability to function well under pressure, and the ability to make quick, informed decisions. On the other hand, internal medicine focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing adult non-surgical disorders. The present study aims to investigate the commonly used selection criteria employed by program directors (PDs) for general surgery and internal medicine residency programs. It also identifies how PDs value those criteria in the western and central regions of Saudi Arabia. MethodsA retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire adopted from the literature and modified following expert opinion. It was distributed to PDs in both the central and the western regions of Saudi Arabia. ResultsIn total, 34 PDs completed the questionnaire, of which 32 (94.1%) were men. The mean age of participants was 42.53 ± 5.05 years; 21 (61.8%) PDs were general surgeons, and 47.1% were from the Jeddah region. ConclusionThe study showed that the most selected criterion for both specialties was communication skills followed by clinical rotation in the same hospital; leadership skills were also highly considered by PDs.

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A simulation-based selection process for trying to identify medical students who will become outstanding general surgery residents

Cited by 15 publications

References 30 publications

Showcasing a General Surgery Residency Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Showcasing a General Surgery Residency Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Stepping Up: How U.S. Neurosurgery Training Programs Can Innovatively Assess Resident Applicants in a Post-Step 1 World

Program Directors’ Selection Criteria for General Surgery and Internal Medicine Residency Programs: A Cross-Sectional Study

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