Value of Dedicated Research Time for IMGs in Obtaining Surgical Residency Training Positions: A 10-Year Review of Applicants from a Medical College in Pakistan

Jajja, Mohammad Raheel; Tariq, Marvi; Hashmi, Satwat; Dodson, Thomas F.; Ahmed, Rashida

doi:10.1016/j.jsurg.2018.06.003

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“…This consistency indicates that there is a shared understanding of the necessity of regular feedback in surgical training, regardless of the role of the respondent, and that both parties understand that feedback is an integral part of each surgical procedure, reflecting a commitment to trainee development. The perceived significant value of feedback is supported by prior studies citing that residents lay emphasis on the necessity for persistent implementation of feedback [ 1 ] and that PDs indicate program success is supported by feedback that is frequent and actionable [ 2 ].…”

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“…A lack of feedback has been shown to limit improvement as repetition of a procedure alone cannot assure development of skills. In previous studies, residents often reported a need for improved feedback, implying the delivery method of feedback is flawed or perceptions of feedback differ between program faculty and trainees [ 2 ]. It is important to explore the different types of feedback mechanisms and their individual benefits, barriers to feedback, and discrepancies between trainees and teachers on perceptions of feedback.…”

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Evaluation of Educational Feedback in Urology Training: A Survey-Based Assessment of Trainees and Program Directors

Waisanen,

Parmar,

Iskhakov

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Objective: Our objective was to evaluate current satisfaction with the feedback provided during post-graduate urological training, including the quality and frequency of feedback, with participants consisting of both trainees and program directors. Additionally, we aimed to identify areas for future improvement in resident and fellow-level urological training. Methods: Graduating residents, fellows, and program directors from accredited residency/fellowship programs in the United States were surveyed. A total of 575 surveys were sent out. Information on feedback frequency, quality, form, and satisfaction was collected using applicable multiple-choice responses and a five-point Likert scale. An open-ended question gathered suggestions for improving current feedback processes. A chi-square test of independence was used to compare the responses to individual questions. Results: Ninety-two respondents answered our survey: 22 residents, 18 fellows, 25 residency program directors (PDs), and 27 fellowship PDs. The distribution of age, race, and gender categories was not significantly different between PDs and trainees. However, there was a significant difference in their subspecialties and American Urological Association (AUA) sections. The majority of fellowship PDs, residency PDs, fellows, and residents (88 total) reported verbal feedback as the predominant method within their practice. This was followed by written (68 total), electronic (54 total), and app-based feedback (19 total). Conclusion: Our study suggests that there may be a need for ongoing improvement or standardization of feedback mechanisms in the field of urological training and highlights the perceived discrepancies between learners and educators.

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Evaluation of Educational Feedback in Urology Training: A Survey-Based Assessment of Trainees and Program Directors

Waisanen,

Parmar,

Iskhakov

et al. 2024

Cureus

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“…It is also well‐known that the path to entering U.S. residency is incredibly challenging for IMGs [12–14]. Given that a demonstrated involvement and interest in research is a consideration used by thoracic surgery program directors [15], there may be secondary benefits to completing a RF in the U.S. in that IMGs can strengthen their residency and fellowship applications [16, 17]. Indeed, about 80% of IMGs who completed a RF in our study pursued this training in the U.S. compared to about 5% of IMGs with a PhD earning this degree in the U.S.…”

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Impact of PhD Degree Versus Non‐PhD Research Fellowship on Future Research Productivity Among Academic Cardiothoracic Surgeons

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Background A PhD degree can offer significant research experience, but previous studies yielded conflicting conclusions on the relationship between a PhD degree and future research output. We compared the impact of a PhD degree versus research fellowship (RF) training on research productivity in cardiothoracic surgeons, hypothesizing that training pathways may influence potential associations. Methods CT surgeons practicing at all accredited United States CT surgery training programs in 2018 who pursued dedicated time for research (n = 597), including earning a PhD degree (n = 92) or completing a non-PhD RF (n = 505), were included. To control for training pathways, we performed subanalyses of U.S. medical school graduates (n = 466) and international medical school graduates (IMGs) (n = 131). Surgeon-specific data were obtained from publicly available sources (e.g., institutional webpages, Scopus). Results PhD surgeons published greater total papers (68.5 vs. 52.0, p = 0.0179) and total papers per year as an attending (4.6 vs. 3.0, p = 0.0150). For U.S. medical school graduates, there were 40 PhD surgeons and 426 non-PhD RF surgeons; both groups published a similar number of total papers (64.5 vs. 54.0, p = 0.3738) and total papers per year (3.2 vs. 3.0, p = 0.7909). For IMGs, there were 52 PhD surgeons and 79 non-PhD RF surgeons; the PhD surgeons published greater total papers (80.5 vs. 45.0, p = 0.0101) and total papers per year (5.7 vs. 2.7, p = 0.0037). Conclusion CT surgeons with dedicated research training are highly academically productive. Although a PhD degree may be associated with enhanced career-long research productivity for IMGs, this association was not observed for U.S. medical school graduates.

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“…These programs can benefit students looking to strengthen their application because of lower than average boards scores, to stand out among the most qualified applicants to match into a top-tier residency program, or for international medical graduates who desire to match into a United States orthopaedic residency. 11 , 12 These fellowships have shown value in other specialties. Mehta et al showed that plastic surgery applicants who completed a research fellowship program were significantly more likely to match into an integrated plastic surgery residency than those who did not complete a fellowship (97% vs. 81%, P < 0.05).…”

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Gap Year Research Fellowship Opportunities for Medical Students Interested in Orthopaedic Surgery

Clark¹,

Brown²,

Mulcahey³

2021

JAAOS Glob Res Rev

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Introduction: Orthopaedic surgery is becoming an increasingly competitive specialty. The purpose of this study was to identify existing orthopaedic research fellowships in the United States and to determine important characteristics including the number of positions offered by each program and the average number of publications from completing the program. Methods: An online search was performed to identify year-long orthopaedic research fellowship programs available for medical students and recent medical school graduates. The number of positions per program and average number of publications of recent program graduates were also obtained. Results: A total of 30 research fellowship programs were identified throughout the United States (13 in the northeast; six in the south; nine in the midwest; and two in the west) that are offered consistently each year. The average number of fellows per program was 3.1 (range 1 to 10) and the average number of publications was 10.8 (range 2 to 20). Conclusion: At least 30 orthopaedic research fellowships in the United States are available to students who are looking to acquire more research experience and strengthen their application for orthopaedic residency. These fellowships can help medical students increase their probability of matching into orthopaedics through publications, networking, and clinical exposure.

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Value of Dedicated Research Time for IMGs in Obtaining Surgical Residency Training Positions: A 10-Year Review of Applicants from a Medical College in Pakistan

Cited by 4 publications

References 23 publications

Evaluation of Educational Feedback in Urology Training: A Survey-Based Assessment of Trainees and Program Directors

Evaluation of Educational Feedback in Urology Training: A Survey-Based Assessment of Trainees and Program Directors

Impact of PhD Degree Versus Non‐PhD Research Fellowship on Future Research Productivity Among Academic Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Gap Year Research Fellowship Opportunities for Medical Students Interested in Orthopaedic Surgery

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