Attitudes, Training Experiences, and Professional Expectations of US General Surgery Residents.

The article focuses on a study which was designed to characterize the attitudes, experiences and training expectations of general surgery residents in the U.S. The study included a survey of all general surgery residents and was conducted after the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination. Most of the study subjects claimed that they are satisfied with training and supportive peer relationships. However, there are residents who reported unmet needs and apprehensions related to training and careers. Study authors concluded that the attitude, experiences and training expectations of general surgery residents reflect high levels of satisfaction.