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Maxillofacial senior house officer posts: the trainee's perspective

A J Lyons1, C C Mills

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Poole Hospital.

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
|September 1, 1995
PubMed
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Maxillofacial senior house officers (SHOs) in the UK reported shortcomings in supervision and education. A mandatory educational program with a logbook for operative procedures is recommended to address these issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training

Background:

  • Senior house officers (SHOs) form a crucial part of surgical training.
  • Understanding their experiences is vital for improving surgical education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the perceptions of maxillofacial SHOs in the UK regarding their working conditions.
  • To assess the quality of supervision and education received by SHOs.
  • To understand the career aspirations of maxillofacial SHOs.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based survey was distributed to all maxillofacial SHOs across the United Kingdom.
  • A high response rate of 73% was achieved, ensuring robust data collection.

Main Results:

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  • The survey results indicate significant shortcomings in the supervision provided to SHOs.
  • There are also identified deficiencies in the educational programs available to SHOs.
  • Analysis of career aspirations provides context for SHO retention and development.

Conclusions:

  • The findings necessitate the implementation of a mandatory education program for maxillofacial SHOs.
  • This program should include a logbook to meticulously record all operative procedures undertaken.
  • Addressing these educational and supervisory gaps is essential for enhancing surgical training standards.