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Protected educational rotations: a valuable paradigm shift in surgical internship.
Areti Tillou1, Jonathan R Hiatt, Michael J Leonardi
1Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095-6904, USA. atillou@mednet.ucla.edu
Journal of Surgical Education
|December 9, 2008
Summary
A new outpatient surgery rotation improved surgical intern education, offering higher ratings for teaching and operating room experience. This program is beneficial for both residents and faculty.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Outpatient Surgery
Background:
- Surgical training often includes tasks with limited educational value and faculty interaction.
- Evolving demands in medical education necessitate innovative training approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a prototype outpatient surgery rotation (OSR) designed to enhance surgical intern education.
- To assess the impact of the OSR on intern learning experiences and faculty engagement.
Main Methods:
- Interns completed a 4-week OSR involving direct patient care, supervised operative cases, and structured teaching sessions.
- Evaluations, case logs, and work-hour data were compared between the OSR and traditional rotations.
- Faculty surveys were conducted to gauge program effectiveness and faculty satisfaction.
Main Results:
- The OSR received maximum overall ratings, significantly outperforming other rotations (4 vs. 3.17).
- Interns reported significantly higher quality of faculty teaching and operating room time in the OSR.
- Faculty reported improved personal interaction and working relationships, with 93% recommending program continuation.
Conclusions:
- The OSR provides a logistically simple and rewarding educational experience for surgical interns.
- This innovative rotation addresses the need for paradigm shifts in surgical education due to changing requirements and quality of life considerations.
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