[Satisfação com o Internato Médico em Portugal]

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Healthcare Management
• Postgraduate Training

Background:

• Medical residency programs in Portugal have undergone significant recent changes.
• Evaluating resident satisfaction is crucial for improving training quality.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess and characterize medical resident satisfaction in Portugal.
• To identify specific areas within residency programs needing enhancement.

Main Methods:

• Utilized the Postgraduate Hospital Educational Environment Measure (PHEEM) survey.
• Adapted and translated the survey for the Portuguese context.
• Conducted an online survey from April to May 2016.

Main Results:

• 3456 responses received, yielding a 35% response rate.
• Highest satisfaction reported in Endocrinology/Nutrition, Cardiology, Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, and Gastroenterology.
• Lowest satisfaction observed in Forensic Medicine, Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, and Pneumology.

Conclusions:

• Achieved a high response rate compared to prior studies.
• Portuguese medical residents generally exhibit high satisfaction levels.
• Significant disparities in satisfaction exist based on residency year, region, specialty, and hospital type.