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Senior residents' opinions about oral surgery programs
Journal of Oral Surgery (American Dental Association : 1965)
|July 1, 1978
Summary
Senior oral surgery residents feel well-prepared in common procedures but less so in pediatric and tumor cases. Most residents view oral surgery positively and would recommend their training programs.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Training
- Surgical Education Assessment
Background:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) training is crucial for developing surgical competency.
- Assessing resident perceptions of training is vital for program improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate senior oral surgery residents' self-perceived preparedness across different surgical areas.
- To gauge resident satisfaction with their training programs.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was distributed to senior residents in approved Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery programs.
- 122 responses (59% response rate) were analyzed to identify trends in perceived preparedness.
Main Results:
- Residents reported high confidence in exodontia, trauma, and orthognathic surgery.
- Lower self-perceived preparedness was noted in pediatric oral surgery and tumor management.
- The majority of residents felt oral surgery is well-regarded and expressed satisfaction with their chosen programs.
Conclusions:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training effectively prepares residents in core surgical areas.
- Targeted improvements may be needed in pediatric and tumor management training modules.
- Overall resident satisfaction suggests program strengths in training and professional regard.