Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 25, 2026

Investigating Pain-Related Avoidance Behavior using a Robotic Arm-Reaching Paradigm
Published on: October 3, 2020
Attitudes and risk of withdrawal in general surgical registrars
Rewena J Keegan, Robyn Saw, Katie J De Loyde
1Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Medical Centre, 100 Carillon Ave, Newtown, NSW 2042, Australia. cyoungnsw@aol.com.
Aims:
To determine the risk of withdrawal from training of Australian and New Zealand general surgical registrars, and to investigate factors associated with increased risk.
Methods:
An invitation to participate in an online survey was distributed to all Australian and New Zealand general surgical registrars by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Results:
142 of 550 (26%) participants completed the survey. Overall, 54% (n=77) of respondents had considered leaving surgical training. Female trainees were significantly more likely to consider leaving training compared to males (65% vs 47%, p=0.036, OR 2.1). Respondents who studied in Australia or New Zealand, compared to overseas, were also significantly more likely to consider leaving surgical training (59% vs 35%, p=0.023, OR 2.7). The most common reason for potential withdrawal was poor lifestyle and quality of life during surgical training. Trainees at risk of withdrawal felt less supported, less satisfied with teaching and less confident in their operative skills.
Conclusion:
Female and locally-trained general surgical registrars are at a higher risk of withdrawal during their training programme for a number of reasons. At risk trainees are also less satisfied with their programme.
Related Concept Videos
Drug Dependence
Obedience
General Anesthesia: Overview
General anesthesia induces unconsciousness in the whole body, while the others target specific areas or sensations. It is administered to minimize adverse effects, maintain...
Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System II: Health Perception Pattern
Health Perception Patterns
Health perception patterns offer valuable insights into a patient's lifestyle habits and how they may impact their GI health. These patterns include:
Stages of General Anesthesia
Drug Abuse and Addiction: Pharmacological Phenomena