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What do otolaryngologists want to learn? An educational targeted needs assessment study
Mustafa Daloğlu1, Mustafa Kemal Alimoğlu1
1Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Education, Antalya, Turkey.
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
|January 27, 2019
Summary
Otolaryngologists require further training in facial plastic surgery, otology-neurotology, and head and neck surgery. Identifying these needs improves otolaryngology residency and continuing medical education programs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Needs assessment is crucial for program development but often underestimated in postgraduate medical education.
- Identifying otolaryngologist training needs can enhance continuing medical education and residency program effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- Determine the training needs of otolaryngology specialists.
- Identify deficiencies within otolaryngology residency training programs.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study involving 78 otolaryngology specialists.
- Training needs assessed in seven core areas using a two-round Delphi method.
- Open-ended questions explored reasons for perceived training deficiencies.
Main Results:
- Facial plastic surgery, otology-neurotology, and head and neck surgery were the most frequently cited areas for further training.
- Training needs varied based on specialist experience and practice location.
- Factors influencing training needs included financial expectations, residency deficiencies, knowledge/skill regression, and special interests.
Conclusions:
- Otolaryngologists identify specific areas requiring additional training.
- Understanding these needs is essential for developing more effective continuous medical education and otolaryngology residency programs.
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