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Surgical resident satisfaction with the current surgical training program in the Riyadh area
Saud Al Shanafey1, Ali Alzahrani, Abdulrahman AlBallaa
1Department of Surgery, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. sashanafey@kfshrc.edu.sa
Annals of Saudi Medicine
|August 25, 2009
Summary
Surgical residents in Riyadh report low satisfaction with training programs, citing insufficient orientation, limited bedside teaching, and ineffective program oversight. A national review is recommended to address these critical training gaps.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Resident Satisfaction
Background:
- Resident satisfaction is crucial for effective surgical training outcomes.
- This study investigated surgical resident satisfaction in Riyadh.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the satisfaction levels of surgical residents with their current training programs.
- To identify specific areas of dissatisfaction within surgical residency training in Riyadh.
Main Methods:
- A survey questionnaire was distributed to surgical residents across four major hospitals in Riyadh.
- Data analysis involved generating frequency tables for survey responses.
Main Results:
- Only 45% received helpful orientation, and 40% perceived trainer commitment.
- Residents favored training abroad (85%) and desired national program unification (90%).
- Significant dissatisfaction exists regarding training quality (78%) and oversight effectiveness (6%).
Conclusions:
- Surgical residents express general dissatisfaction with current training programs.
- Weaknesses in training content and ineffective program monitoring by the governing body were identified.
- A national review of surgical training programs is strongly recommended.