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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES, TRAINING ATTITUDES AND EXPECTATIONS OF RESIDENTS IN DENTISTRY: A NATIONWIDE SURVEY
E T Adebayo1, F O Oginni2, A O Aborisade3
1Directorate of Dental Services, Headquarters Nigerian Army Medical Corps, Victoria Island, Lagos, NIGERIA.
Nigerian dentistry residents reported low satisfaction with training quality, highlighting a need to improve curriculum and trainer conduct. Addressing motivating and demotivating factors is crucial for enhancing resident engagement and professional development.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Medical Training Evaluation
- Resident Professional Development
Background:
- Student feedback is vital for evaluating training programs globally.
- Limited data exists on dentistry residents' professional experiences, expectations, and attitudes towards their training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the professional experiences, expectations, and attitudes of dentistry residents in Nigeria.
- To identify factors influencing resident satisfaction with their training.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted in Nigerian Teaching Hospitals.
- A 46-item anonymous questionnaire, adapted from a US study, assessed technical, human, and professional domains.
- Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-squared tests, and Fischer's exact test (p≤0.05).
Main Results:
- 214 residents (93% participation) participated; most were male (65.2%) and aged 30-34 (41.5%).
- Low satisfaction with training quality (30.3%) and operating skills (45.3%) was reported.
- Residents desired longer training programs (65.2%) and expressed varied satisfaction with didactic teaching and support structures across specialties.
Conclusions:
- Nigerian dentistry residents exhibit low satisfaction with training quality, necessitating a comprehensive review of the curriculum and trainer practices.
- Identifying and addressing motivating/demotivating factors is essential to improve resident response and professional retention.
- Enhancing training quality will improve competency assessments and sustain interest in the dental profession.
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