Academic Productivity of Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education–Accredited Critical Care Fellowship Program Directors*

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (12) ◽  
pp. e1194-e1201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda G. Fahy ◽  
Terrie Vasilopoulos ◽  
Peggy White ◽  
Deborah J. Culley
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Graduate Medical Education ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Academic Productivity ◽  
Fellowship Program ◽  
Accreditation Council ◽  
Graduate Medical

Minimally Invasive Training During Surgical Residency

2011 ◽  
Vol 77 (7) ◽  
pp. 902-906 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gokulakkrishna Subhas ◽  
Vijay K. Mittal
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Minimally Invasive Surgery ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Graduate Medical Education ◽  
Invasive Surgery ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Accreditation Council ◽  
Surgery Training ◽  
Graduate Medical ◽  
Laparoscopic Procedures

The field of postgraduate minimally invasive surgery training has undergone substantial growth and change. A survey was sent to all program directors in surgery. Minimally invasive training patterns, facilities, their views, and performance of residents were examined. Ninety-five directors (38%) responded to the questionnaire. Of these, 51 per cent (n = 48) had a program size of three to four residents and 33 per cent (n = 31) had a program size of five to six residents. In 3 per cent of programs (n = 3), residents could not achieve the minimum Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education required numbers for advanced laparoscopic cases. Only 47 per cent of programs (n = 45) had dedicated rotations in minimally invasive surgery, ranging from 2 to 11 months. Up to 10 per cent (n = 9) of program directors felt that the current training in minimally invasive surgery was insufficient. Fifty-five per cent (n = 52) felt that laparoscopic adhesiolysis was an advanced laparoscopic procedure, and 33 per cent (n = 31) felt that there should be a separate minimum requirement for each of the commonly performed basic and advanced laparoscopic cases by Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Fifty-six per cent (n = 53) of programs were performing robotic surgery. Minimally invasive surgery training for surgical residents needs to increase opportunities so that they are able to perform laparoscopic procedures with confidence. There should be specific number requirements in each category of individual basic and advanced laparoscopic procedures.

When Hiring New Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Graduates, What Qualities Are Most Desirable? A Survey of Trauma Directors and Trauma Program Administrators

2018 ◽  
Vol 84 (2) ◽  
pp. 244-247
Author(s):  
Michael Kalina ◽  
Joseph Ferraro ◽  
Stephen Cohn
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Graduate Medical Education ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Trauma Surgeon ◽  
Accreditation Council ◽  
Graduate Medical ◽  
Surgical Critical Care ◽  
Care Surgery ◽  
Trauma Surgeons

A general surgeon shortage exists and fewer surgical residents specialize in trauma and surgical critical care (TSCC). We conducted a survey of trauma directors and administrators to determine what qualities are most desirable when hiring new TSCC fellowship graduates. Methods: The survey, entitled “A Survey of Directors of Trauma on Hiring New Attending Trauma Surgeons,” was submitted to the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) and distributed to the association members in January 2016. Categorical data were summarized using frequency counts and percentages. Comparisons of responses were analyzed using the chi-squared or Fisher's exact test. Statistical significance was denoted by P < 0.05. Results: A total of 317 respondents from 1364 submitted surveys presented a response rate of 23.2 per cent. Of these respondents, 85.8 per cent (n = 272) decide whether or not a new trauma surgeon is hired and 33.7 per cent were trauma directors. In all, 82.9 per cent work at academic centers and have an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education–approved general surgery residency and 58.4 per cent have an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education–approved surgical critical care or acute care surgery fellowship. In total, 72.6 per cent work in American College of Surgeons–verified trauma centers and 45.0 per cent hire new trauma surgeons as needed. Of the 272 respondents who decide whether or not a new trauma surgeon is hired, the recommendation of the residency and fellowship program director is important. Word of mouth was the most important manner of finding a new hire and the most important qualities of a new TSCC physician were personality and likeability. Conclusion: The survey revealed that well-trained, likeable, enthusiastic, and personable TSCC physicians are the best candidates for hire.

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