Resident satisfaction with the pediatric surgery training program

Abstract

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.

Satisfaction of Saudi Board Plastic Surgery Residents with the Training Program: A National Survey

“…The level of residents' satisfaction regarding the Saudi Board of Plastic Surgery program has been assessed using the following question: "How would you rate your overall satisfaction regarding your Saudi Board of Plastic Surgery residency program?" A five-point Likert scale was used to interpret the results; the options ranged from "not satisfied at all" (1) to "very satisfied" (5).…”

“…In this cross-sectional study, the authors structured a self-administered questionnaire in the light of available literature with similar objectives. [3][4][5][6]7 The questionnaire was revised by two experts in the field of plastic surgery to ensure the objectivity of the questions.…”

“…On the contrary, Altokhais et al reported that the pediatric surgery trainees were highly satisfied with the Saudi Board training. 5 Internationally, Copeland et al reported that Canadian plastic surgery residents express a high training satisfaction, and they found that the area in which residents are least satisfied with is "training feedback." 3 As for the satisfaction of Saudi Board of Plastic Surgery trainees, the data are lacking.…”

“…On the contrary, Altokhais et al reported that the pediatric surgery trainees were highly satisfied with the Saudi Board training. 5…”

Determinants of satisfaction and self-perceived proficiency of trainees in surgical residency programs at a single institution

“…Similarly, studies on neurosurgery residents showed higher overall satisfaction score compared to our report [ 15 , 16 ]. A study of pediatric surgery residents also found a high satisfaction rate [ 17 ]. On the other hand, satisfaction scores with regards to the training among urology residents are divergent across the literature, ranging from less than 30% to more than 80% [ 18 , 19 ].…”