A survey of how and why medical students and junior doctors choose a career in ENT surgery

2016 ◽  
Vol 130 (11) ◽  
pp. 1054-1058 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Bhutta ◽  
R Mandavia ◽  
I Syed ◽  
A Qureshi ◽  
R Hettige ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Graduate Training ◽  
Forced Response ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Ent Surgery ◽  
Post Graduate Training ◽  
National Selection

AbstractObjective:To ascertain determinants of an interest in a career in ENT surgery through a survey of medical students and junior doctors.Methods:A survey was administered, comprising Likert scales, forced response and single option questions, and free text responses, at five different courses or events for those interested in a career in ENT.Results:The survey had an 87 per cent response rate; respondents consisted of 43 applicants for national selection, 15 foundation doctors and 23 medical students. The most important factors that encourage ENT as a career included: the variety of operative procedures, work–life balance, inherent interest in this clinical area and inspirational senior role models. Exposure to ENT in undergraduate or post-graduate training is critical in deciding to pursue this specialty.Conclusion:It is important to promote those aspects of ENT surgery that attract people to it, and to argue for greater exposure to ENT during undergraduate and post-graduate training.

EXPERIENCE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTINUOUS INTEGRATED TRAINING SYSTEM FOR SPECIALISTS OF MEDICO-PREVENTIVE BUSINESS IN THE SVERDLOVSK REGION

2018 ◽  
pp. 5-10
Author(s):  
O.P. Kovtun ◽  
S.V. Kuzmin ◽  
O.V. Dikonskaya ◽  
B.I. Nikonov ◽  
V.B. Gurvich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Training ◽  
Training System ◽  
The State ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Post Graduate Training ◽  
Medical University ◽  
Long Term Experience ◽  
Modern Technologies

The paper presents long-term experience of interaction between practitioners of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service (until 2005) and Rospotrebnadzor (since 2005), the institutions of science for Rospotrebnadzor, Ural State Medical University in preparing graduates of a medical-preventive profile, starting from pre-university work with schoolchildren to the introduction of modern technologies of practice-oriented training of students, specialists post-graduate training of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service and Rospotrebnadzor.

scholarly journals How does participation in a voluntary prize exam affect medical students’ knowledge and interest in ENT, plastic surgery, ophthalmology and dermatology?

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Razan Nour ◽  
Kerry Jobling ◽  
Alasdair Mayer ◽  
Salma Babikir
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Medical Specialties ◽  
Spare Time ◽  
Before And After ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Interest And Knowledge

Abstract Background Otolaryngology (ENT), plastic surgery, ophthalmology and dermatology are medical specialties which tend to receive less coverage in UK medical school curricula compared to larger, generalist specialties. As a result, there are fewer opportunities for medical students to learn and to cultivate an interest. There are numerous papers that report concerns about junior doctors’ ability to manage conditions within these specialties, which may jeopardise patient safety. The aim of our pilot project was to increase medical students’ interest and knowledge of ENT, plastic surgery, ophthalmology and dermatology. In addition to describing our project, we present and discuss literature on UK undergraduate education in these specialties and its impact on preparedness of junior doctors and future career choices. Methods One hundred twelve final year medical students at Newcastle University were invited to take part in a voluntary two-part (written and clinical) exam, in which prizes could be won and all participants would receive a certificate of participation. We distributed two online surveys to the students, one administered before the exam and one afterwards. Data was collected regarding the students’ motivation for entering the prize exam and the students’ baseline interest and knowledge in these specialties before and after the prize exam. Free-text responses were collected about the students’ opinion of the project and whether participation was beneficial. Results Sixteen students participated in the exam. There was a statistically significant increase in the students’ knowledge in ENT (p < 0.000), plastic surgery (p < 0.000), ophthalmology (p < 0.028) and dermatology (p < 0.012) after participation in the exam, but not in their interest levels. ENT was the preferred specialty of our cohort. The students reported that they found participation beneficial to their learning, particularly receiving exam feedback and explanations to exam questions. Conclusions This pilot project was a useful intervention in increasing medical students’ knowledge in these specialties, but not in their levels of interest. It also demonstrates that medical students are willing to participate in voluntary initiatives (in their spare time) to gain more learning opportunities and that medical students value timely exam feedback to guide their revision.

EC4 European Syllabus for Post-Graduate Training in Clinical Chemistry. Version 2 – 1999

1999 ◽  
Vol 37 (11-12) ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Bousquet ◽  
P. J. Brombacher ◽  
S. Zérah ◽  
G. H. Beastall ◽  
V. Blaton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Training ◽  
Clinical Chemistry ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Post Graduate Training

scholarly journals Postgraduate study in national academic systems (experience of Germany and USA)

2013 ◽  
pp. 170-177
Author(s):  
S. A. Dushina ◽  
N. A. Ashcheulova
Keyword(s):  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Graduate Training ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Graduate Courses ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
The Public ◽  
Postgraduate Study ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Public Recognition ◽  
Post Graduate Training

This paper investigates the German and USA system of post-graduate training, with a special focus on the institutional features of the postgraduate courses. Based on the German statistical databases, it undertakes a detailed analysis of sociodemographic characteristics for doctoral students (рromovierende), the types of employment, the financing of projects. This paper will also highlight the peculiarities of mobility processes in the framework of the national post-graduate courses. The authors take note that the key points for the organization of scientific research are the public recognition of science and social status of scientists.

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