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Junior trainee group 'Buddy Scheme'.
G Vithlani1, R Barr-Keenan2, R Chouhan3
1Northwick Park Hospital, United Kingdom.
A new Buddy Scheme successfully matched junior trainees in oral and maxillofacial surgery for peer support. This program provided valuable assistance, particularly for second-degree applicants, and plans are underway for expansion.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Peer support is crucial for surgical trainees.
- Junior trainees in oral and maxillofacial surgery require specialized support systems.
- Existing support structures may not fully address the needs of all trainees, including those pursuing dual degrees.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a peer-matching system for junior trainees in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a "Buddy Scheme" in providing peer support.
- To assess the scheme's impact on second-degree applicants within the specialty.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a "Buddy Scheme" in September 2020.
- Peer-matching of junior trainees.
- Qualitative and quantitative assessment of support provided.
Main Results:
- The Buddy Scheme successfully facilitated peer support among junior trainees.
- The program demonstrated significant benefits for second-degree applicants.
- Positive feedback indicated the scheme's value in complementing formal training.
Conclusions:
- The Buddy Scheme is an effective model for enhancing peer support in oral and maxillofacial surgery training.
- Expansion of the scheme is recommended to further support trainees.
- Peer-matching programs can significantly contribute to the well-being and academic success of surgical residents.
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