1. A structured conference program improves competency-based surgical education
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Parikh, Janak A., McGory, Marcia L., Ko, Clifford Y., Hines, O. Joe, Tillou, Areti, and Hiatt, Jonathan R.
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SURGERY , *WORKING hours , *SURVEYS , *COLLEGE teachers - Abstract
Abstract: Background: Work hour restrictions and new educational standards pose substantial challenges for modern residency programs. We present results from an institutional effort to improve resident education using a competency-based conference program. Methods: The conference program is a weekly 3-hour mandatory block of protected time including a formal lecture series and a modular series tailored to resident level. A comprehensive survey was administered to all general surgery residents before (2005) and after (2006) implementation of the new conference program and included specific items related to the 6 competencies. Results: Scores for 16 competency-related items all showed statistically significant improvement. We also found improvements in residents'' perceptions of the faculty. Overall, the new conference program was rated positively by 98% of residents. Conclusions: Implementation of a structured conference program resulted in significant improvement in residents'' evaluation of their education in the 6 competencies and improved their perceptions of the faculty. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2008
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