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[Training of general surgeons as perceived from private practice].
Helvetica Chirurgica Acta
|December 1, 1979
Summary
Swiss surgeons maintain high prestige and optimism for private medicine. Most surgeons find 10 years of postgraduate training adequate and prefer continuous learning via courses over mandatory exams.
Area of Science:
- Medical sociology
- Surgical profession studies
Context:
- A Swiss opinion poll surveyed surgeons regarding their profession's prestige, future outlook, and training preferences.
- Investigated perceptions of private medical practice and the scope of surgical services in smaller hospitals.
Purpose:
- To gauge the current standing and future expectations of surgeons in Switzerland.
- To understand surgeons' views on postgraduate training duration, assessment methods, and continuing professional development.
Summary:
- The medical profession, particularly surgery, enjoys high prestige in Switzerland.
- Most surgeons in private practice are optimistic about the future of private medicine.
- A significant majority (75%) deem 10 years of postgraduate training sufficient and reject theoretical final examinations.
- Lectures, courses, and congresses are favored for continuing education, with compulsory examinations by the Swiss Medical Association (FMH) being undesirable.
Impact:
- Provides insights into surgeon morale and professional satisfaction in Switzerland.
- Informs discussions on medical training standards and continuing professional development requirements.
- Highlights surgeon preferences regarding professional assessment and regulatory oversight.