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Evaluating Resident Perspectives on International Humanitarian Missions
Matthew D Chetta1, Afaaf Shakir, Laurence S Paek
1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|December 29, 2017
Summary
Plastic surgery residents find international mission work highly beneficial for professional growth and surgical education. These experiences positively impact career choices and should be supported by training programs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Plastic Surgery
- Global Health
Background:
- International medical missions are increasingly popular among surgical trainees.
- Debate exists regarding the educational benefits and ethics of trainee participation.
- Many programs lack infrastructure and funding for such missions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate plastic surgery residents' perspectives on the personal and educational benefits of international mission work.
- To assess the influence of these missions on career path decisions.
Main Methods:
- A 24-item online questionnaire was used to gather data.
- The survey targeted plastic surgery residents in Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited programs in the US.
- Data were collected during the 2015-2016 academic year.
Main Results:
- 40% of respondents had prior international mission experience; 24% participated during residency.
- Mission work, particularly cleft lip/palate repair, was perceived to impact specialty choice.
- Respondents reported overwhelmingly positive educational benefits across ACGME core competencies.
Conclusions:
- Residents view international missions as valuable for professional development and surgical education.
- These experiences align with competency-based education goals and warrant program support.
- Well-planned missions significantly contribute to trainee development.
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