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  • Surgical Education
  • Medical Training
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • Surgical graduates face a critical transition period from trainee to independent practitioner.
  • A significant number of new surgeons lack confidence for independent practice, impacting patient safety and career progression.
  • Current residency structures may not adequately prepare all graduates for the complexities of surgical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key components for a successful transition for surgical training graduates.
  • To propose improvements in residency design and onboarding programs for new surgeons.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of structured programs like the ACS Training to Practice (TTP) program.

Main Methods:

  • Review of challenges faced by surgical graduates entering independent practice.
  • Analysis of essential elements for effective surgical residency and onboarding.
  • Description of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) one-year Training to Practice (TTP) program.

Main Results:

  • Residency curriculum refocus, graded responsibility, and increased operative experience are necessary.
  • Onboarding programs should incorporate formal mentoring, career counseling, proctoring, and outcome reviews.
  • The ACS TTP program offers independent decision-making, operative autonomy, mentoring, and practice management.

Conclusions:

  • A structured approach to surgical graduate transition is vital for patient safety and surgeon success.
  • Enhancements in residency design and dedicated onboarding programs are essential.
  • The ACS TTP program serves as a model for supporting new surgeons in practice.