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Paediatric surgical training: a system that works

T Merriman1, K Maoate, T Clarnette

  • 1Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|May 1, 1998
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The Royal Children's Hospital's paediatric surgical training program demonstrated a higher Fellowship examination pass rate (79%) compared to other institutions (52%). This highlights the effectiveness of their dedicated postgraduate surgical education.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Education
  • Paediatric Surgery Training

Background:

  • Paediatric surgical trainees at the Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) perceived extensive postgraduate training.
  • Trainees reported feeling well-prepared for Fellowship examinations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To objectively assess the RCH paediatric surgical training program's outcomes.
  • To compare RCH training results with other institutions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the RCH training system.
  • Soliciting opinions from current and former trainees.
  • Analyzing Fellowship examination pass rates from the RACS Examinations Office.

Main Results:

  • The RCH paediatric surgery training program achieved a 79% Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) pass rate since 1985.

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  • This contrasts with a 52% pass rate from all other institutions during the same period.

    • Conclusions:

    • A successful surgical training program necessitates consultant commitment to educating junior colleagues.
    • Active teaching and encouraging trainee participation in academic activities are vital.
    • Investing in training yields better-prepared surgeons and potentially higher examination pass rates.