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Impact of perceived attending consistency on general surgery resident feedback satisfaction in a national sample
Daniela D Muñoz Wilson1, Ramsha Akhund2, M Chandler McLeod2
1University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Introduction:
We aim to determine whether general surgery residents' feedback satisfaction relates to number of attendings providing consistent feedback.
Methods:
In January 2023, residents were surveyed about feedback perceptions post in-training exam. Respondents selected how many attendings gave consistent feedback, with those selecting 0-25 % or 76-100 % grouped as low-percentage (LP) or high-percentage (HP). Bivariate and multivariable analysis controlling for program effects was conducted. Perception of feedback quality, amount, and timeliness across rotation types and overall feedback satisfaction were collected.
Results:
Of 9854 examinees, 68 % (n = 6732) participated, with 18.0 % (n = 1213) LP and 18.7 % (n = 1257) HP. LP group was enriched with female, underrepresented in medicine, and junior trainees. Across all rotations queried, LP respondents were less satisfied in feedback quality, amount, and timeliness (p < 0.001). Overall satisfaction was lower for LP group (LP:4.88 vs HP:9.05, p < 0.001). Differences remained when controlling for program-level effects.
Conclusion:
Perception of more attendings providing consistent feedback is associated with higher feedback satisfaction.
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