Attitudes and experiences during training and professional expectations in generation-y surgical residents

Lafraia, Fernanda Marino; Herbella, Fernando A. M.; Kalluf, Julia R.; Schlottmann, Francisco; Patti, Marco G.

doi:10.1590/1806-9282.65.3.348

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“…They believe that happy life lead to better productivity. Lafraia et al, found that less than 50% of the surgical resident are happy at work regardless to their enjoyment in the operation theater [ 17 ]. Moreover, residents at the present time are sensitive to fairness in the distribution of shifts, and this may influence their productivity and satisfaction [ 18 ].…”

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Shortening shift’s length—Should we ask the residents if this is what they want?

2022

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Introduction Work overload in hospitals enforced reducing shifts length of physicians in many countries over the last decade. In Israel, the current shift standard is of 26 hours, however, there is a residents’ struggle alongside a governmental intent to short the shifts to 16 hour. We aim to evaluate residents and interns support and preferences regarding shortening shifts and their ramifications to quality of life and residency programs. Methods A structured questionnaire was distributed to all resident and interns in a single center. We evaluated their current quality of residency and life, their support in the shorter shifts model, offering alternative program components such as reduced pay, longer residency or replacement in order to allow rest. We compared those who support the new model to those who objected to identify common characteristics to draw a resident profile for acceptance of change. Results Overall, 151 physicians answer the questionnaire. 70.2% support the shorter shifts model. Residents above 35 years old and those reaching completion of residency, significantly less support the shortening shifts model. No other demographic nor professional parameters were different between the supporters and non-supporters. Option of reduced pay or longer residency dramatically reduced the support rate to less than 30% and 20%, respectively. Replacement by other physician (resident or senior physician) in order to allow rest was supported by only 40%. Conclusion Residents’ standpoints regarding a desirable change are crucial to plan a successful implementation. A national survey is required before a new model is introduced, to achieve an optimal transparent efficient process.

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“…Indeed, career opportunities kept the field of surgery attractive at that time (19). We surveyed surgical residents regarding professional expectations in 2 different moments to find that current residents are less worried about financial perspectives as compared to one decade ago (20,21). This corroborates the finding of this study that financial perspective does not guide the choice of surgery.…”

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Influence of familial status on medical graduates’ motivation for choosing a surgical career

Calixto¹,

Herbella²,

Lafraia³

et al. 2021

AME Surg J

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Background: Medical students' interest in surgery is declining. The identification of factors that influence the choice of specialty may be used to create strategies to increase its attractiveness. This study aims to determine the influence of familial status on medical students' motivation for choosing surgical career.Methods: We prospectively surveyed medical students from the last 2 years of medical school regarding their career choice for residency and familial status. We sent a questionnaire to 149 students regarding: demographic data, the type of program chosen for residence, and the main motivation for their choice. Results:The programs chosen for the area of residence were: general surgery for 16 (11%), other areas for 100 (67%) students [18 (18% of other areas, 12% of the total) internal medicine; 15 (15% of other areas, 10% of the total) gynecology and obstetrics; 13 (13% of other areas, 9% of the total) otorhinolaryngology/ ophthalmology; 13 (13% of other areas, 9% of the total) pediatrics; 10 (10% of other areas, 7% of the total) psychiatry, 4 (4% of other areas, 3% of the total) orthopedics, and 25 (25% of other areas, 17% of the total) others] and 33 (22%) had not made a choice. Demographic data was similar between the groups. Motivation for choosing the program was only based on personal satisfaction. Familial status (family history on medicine and family income) was not different between groups.Conclusions: Familial status did not influence the students' choice of a surgical career. The only important motivation was the personal satisfaction.

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Involvement of medical students in a surgery congress: impact on learning motivation, decision-making for a career in surgery, and educational curriculum

Alkatout

Brügge

Ackermann

et al. 2021

Wien Med Wochenschr

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SummaryDuring the preclinical period of medical school, the clinical relevance of theoretical knowledge is given little attention. Medical students of the second year were invited to participate in an interdisciplinary congress for robot-assisted and digital surgery. The students had to evaluate the impact of the congress on their learning motivation, decision-making for a career in surgery, and relevance for their educational curriculum. Participation in the congress increased their learning motivation for preclinical subjects, and significantly increased their interest in a surgical career. Most students considered active involvement in medical congresses a valuable supplement to the medical curriculum. Congress participation during the preclinical period was ranked positively by medical students. Greater learning motivation and enthusiasm for the pilot teaching project as well as for surgical disciplines were registered. Thus, early involvement of medical students in scientific congresses should be an integral part of their educational curriculum.

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Attitudes and experiences during training and professional expectations in generation-y surgical residents

Cited by 7 publications

References 10 publications

Shortening shift’s length—Should we ask the residents if this is what they want?

Shortening shift’s length—Should we ask the residents if this is what they want?

Influence of familial status on medical graduates’ motivation for choosing a surgical career

Involvement of medical students in a surgery congress: impact on learning motivation, decision-making for a career in surgery, and educational curriculum

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