Resident satisfaction with radiation oncology training

Ahmed, Awad A.; Ramey, Stephen J.; Dean, Mary K.; Yoo, Stella K.; Holliday, Emma B.; Deville, Curtiland; Takita, Cristiane; Vapiwala, Neha; Wilson, Lynn D.; Jagsi, Reshma; Thomas, Charles R.; Yechieli, Raphael

doi:10.1016/j.adro.2018.03.003

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“…Training program satisfaction surveys may guide to implement interventions that improve satisfaction and reduce burnout [1]. Using residents' feedback constructively and controlling the work load improve the program.…”

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Resident satisfaction with the pediatric surgery training program

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Background The pediatric surgery residency program is new in Saudi Arabia. As with any new program, residents experience a degree of fear and anxiety about their future in the program. The aim of this study is to examine residents’ satisfaction with the program. Methods This study included an online survey examining residents’ satisfaction. It consisted of demographic, financial, personality, program-specific, and burnout assessment questions. All questions were multiple-choice items. Descriptive statistical data are presented as frequency distributions and percentages. Cross-tabulations and chi-square tests were used at the bivariate level of analysis to compare subgroups and identify factors of satisfaction. Binary logistics regression was used at the multivariate level of analysis to compute the odds ratio of significant variables. Results Thirty-one out of 32 residents responded to the survey. The multivariate logistic regression showed that current year of residency, current relationship status and personality statistically affected the satisfaction of residents. Senior residents, i.e., residents who had spent four years or more in the program, were 40 times more likely to be satisfied than were residents in their first year; residents who were married were more than eight times more likely to be satisfied than were residents who were single; and residents who were neutral or who agreed that they were very indecisive were 8% less likely to be satisfied than were those who reported being decisive. Gender was statistically significant, such that males were more satisfied than females were. Conclusions Although the pediatric surgery residency program is new, this survey has shown that there is generally a high rate of satisfaction. Satisfaction was also observed more in senior residents. Further studies should be conducted in the future when residents graduate from the program.

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“…Residency training programs are diverse in regard to many aspects, such as structure, workload, expectations, and experience. Some publications have examined residents' satisfaction and well-being in particular programs [1][2][3]. The pediatric surgery residency program is a six-year structured program.…”

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Resident satisfaction with the pediatric surgery training program

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“…An anonymous cross-sectional survey was developed based on prior published radiation oncology residency surveys [ 3 , 16 ], COVID-19 related residency surveys [ 6 , 10 ], and faculty input. Residents were asked to self-report data and participation was entirely voluntary.…”

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The Impact of COVID-19 on US Radiation Oncology Residents

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The purpose of our study is to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the clinical responsibilities, training, and wellness of US radiation oncology residents. An anonymous cross-sectional survey was sent to all 91 radiation oncology residency programs in the USA. The survey included questions related to demographics, changes in clinical duties and training, job prospects, and wellness indicators. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate factors associated with residents endorsing high satisfaction with their departments’ response to COVID-19. A total of 96 residents completed the survey from 67 US radiation oncology programs. In the multivariate logistic regression model, remote contouring (OR: 3.91 (95% CI: 1.11, 13.80), p = 0.03) and belief that one will be adequately trained to independently practice after completing residency (OR: 4.68 (1.12, 19.47), p = 0.03) were significantly associated with high resident satisfaction with their department’s response to COVID-19. Most residents indicated that hypofractionation was encouraged to a greater extent ( n = 79, 82.3%), patients were triaged by disease risk ( n = 67, 69.8%), and most agreed/strongly agreed that they have been provided with adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) ( n = 85, 88.5%). The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the training and wellness of radiation oncology residents. Our analysis suggests that radiation oncology programs might increase resident satisfaction with their department’s response to COVID-19 by enabling remote contouring and working with residents to identity and remedy possible concerns regarding their ability to independently practice post residency. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13187-021-01993-5.

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“…Burned-out physicians self-report more medical errors [14,[20][21][22][23][24][25], although the association is inconsistent in prospective studies [26,27]. Factors associated with burnout include sex/gender [28] and age; [29], being earlier in one's career [13,14,30], financial stress [11,21,29,31], depression [32], uncertainty in the clinical environment [33], poor social/professional support [10,[34][35][36], and fatigue [32]. Specialty-specific protective factors may exist, e.g.…”

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Support, technology and mental health: correlates of trainee workplace satisfaction

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2020

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Introduction Low physician workplace satisfaction may negatively impact patient care. Dissatisfaction may begin during residency training, where trainees face lower autonomy and less control over work con-Disclaimers Although aspects of the American Medical Association (AMA) governance structure assisted with data collection and study coordination, this report does not reflect the official work product of the AMA or any of its components. It does not contain or necessarily reflect official policy positions of the AMA. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors, not those of the AMA or any funding agency.

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Resident satisfaction with radiation oncology training

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Resident satisfaction with the pediatric surgery training program

Resident satisfaction with the pediatric surgery training program

The Impact of COVID-19 on US Radiation Oncology Residents

Support, technology and mental health: correlates of trainee workplace satisfaction

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