History of the development of pediatric neurosurgery in Ottawa and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (1975–2012)

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 807-811 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enrique C. G. Ventureyra ◽  
Leslie P. Ivan
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Neurosurgery ◽  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Children’S Hospital ◽  
History Of ◽  
Eastern Ontario

Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Pain Scale

1985 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick J. McGrath ◽  
Garry Johnson ◽  
John T. Goodman ◽  
John Schillinger ◽  
Jennifer Dunn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Scale ◽  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Children’S Hospital ◽  
Eastern Ontario

scholarly journals Pediatric neurosurgery at British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (9) ◽  
pp. 1419-1427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Steinbok ◽  
Felix Durity ◽  
John Kestle ◽  
D. Douglas Cochrane
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Neurosurgery ◽  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Children’S Hospital

History of Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Experience

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Holly L. Hedrick ◽  
Alan W. Flake ◽  
Timothy M. Crombleholme ◽  
Lori J. Howell ◽  
Mark P. Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fetal Diagnosis ◽  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Diagnosis And Therapy ◽  
Children’S Hospital ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals Attitudes and practice of Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (Ottawa, Ontario) paediatricians and residents toward literacy promotion in Canada

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. e38-e42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Baldwin ◽  
Nicholas J Barrowman ◽  
Ken J Farion ◽  
Alyson Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Children’S Hospital ◽  
Eastern Ontario

Perceived benefits and barriers to a career in pediatric neurosurgery: a survey of neurosurgical residents

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 422-433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark S. Dias ◽  
Jeffrey S. Sussman ◽  
Susan Durham ◽  
Mark R. Iantosca
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injuries ◽  
Pediatric Neurosurgery ◽  
The United States ◽  
Fellowship Training ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Intrinsic Nature ◽  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Resident Perceptions ◽  
Children’S Hospital ◽  
Fast Healing

Object Research suggests that there may be a growing disparity between the supply of and demand for both pediatric specialists and neurosurgeons. Whether pediatric neurosurgeons are facing such a disparity is disputable, but interest in pediatric neurosurgery (PNS) has waxed and waned as evidenced by the number of applicants for PNS fellowships. The authors undertook a survey to analyze current neurosurgical residents' perceptions of both benefits and deterrents to a pediatric neurosurgical career. Methods All residents and PNS fellows in the United States and Canada during the academic year 2008–2009 were invited to complete a Web-based survey that assessed 1) demographic and educational information about residents and their residency training, particularly as it related to training in PNS; 2) residents' exposure to mentoring opportunities from pediatric neurosurgical faculty and their plans for the future; and 3) residents' perceptions about how likely 40 various factors were to influence their decision about whether to pursue a PNS career. Results Four hundred ninety-six responses were obtained: 89% of the respondents were male, 63% were married, 75% were in at least their 3rd year of postgraduate training, 61% trained in a children's hospital and 29% in a children's “hospital within a hospital,” and 72% were in programs having one or more dedicated PNS faculty members. The residencies of 56% of respondents offered 6–11 months of PNS training and nearly three-quarters of respondents had completed 2 months of PNS training. During medical school, 92% had been exposed to neurosurgery and 45% to PNS during a clinical rotation, but only 7% identified a PNS mentor. Nearly half (43%) are considering a PNS career, and of these, 61% are definitely or probably considering post-residency fellowship. On the other hand, 68% would prefer an enfolded fellowship during residency. Perceived strengths of PNS included working with children, developing lasting relationships, wider variety of operations, fast healing and lack of comorbidities, and altruism. Perceived significant deterrents included shunts, lower reimbursement, cross-coverage issues, higher malpractice premiums and greater legal exposure, and working with parents and pediatric health professionals. The intrinsic nature of PNS was listed as the most significant deterrent (46%) followed by financial concerns (25%), additional training (12%), longer work hours (12%), and medicolegal issues (4%). The majority felt that fellowship training and PNS certification should be recommended for surgeons treating of all but traumatic brain injuries and Chiari I malformations and performing simple shunt-related procedures, although they felt that these credentials should be required only for treating complex craniosynostosis. Conclusions The nature of PNS is the most significant barrier to attracting residents, although reimbursement, cross-coverage, and legal issues are also important to residents. The authors provide several recommendations that might enhance resident perceptions of PNS and attract trainees to the specialty.

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