Factors that inform the career choice of medical students: implications for otolaryngology

2002 ◽  
Vol 116 (10) ◽  
pp. 839-841 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ranta ◽  
S. S. M. Hussain ◽  
Q. Gardiner
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Career Choice ◽  
Role Models ◽  
House Officer ◽  
Career Progression ◽  
Senior House Officer ◽  
Specialist Registrar ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Medical Specialities

Knowledge of the factors that inform the career choice of medical students may help plan the workforce for medical specialities. To determine which factors inform the career choice of medical students we carried out a survey of medical students at the start of their educational block in Otolaryngology. Of 202 questionnaires handed out 169 were returned (84 per cent). Students were asked to rank factors according to their importance in their career choice. The single most important factor was career progression. Other factors include on-call commitment, teachers as role models, and the interest for a particular subject. At the present time progression from senior house officer grade to specialist registrar grade in Otolaryngology is delayed. If this issue is not addressed the influx of applicants into Otolaryngology training programmes will be reduced, limiting the pool from which candidates can be chosen for a career in Otolaryngology.

scholarly journals Psychiatric secrets of success: who wants to be a specialist registrar?

2004 ◽  
Vol 28 (11) ◽  
pp. 421-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asim Naeem
Keyword(s):  
House Officer ◽  
Senior House Officer ◽  
Specialist Training ◽  
Current Structure ◽  
Specialist Registrar ◽  
Training Programmes

This paper aims to help trainees successfully negotiate the important ‘step up’ from senior house officer or equivalent grade to specialist registrar. It outlines the current structure of higher specialist training programmes in psychiatry, stresses the importance of early planning during basic specialist training and provides a guide to success in the shortlisting and interview stages.

scholarly journals SP2.2.8Teams, performance, and trust: a perspective from the vanguard

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Osian James ◽  
Chris Bowman ◽  
Jody Parker ◽  
Oliver Luton ◽  
Richard Egan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Psychological Safety ◽  
House Officer ◽  
Senior House Officer ◽  
Team Structure ◽  
Specialist Registrar ◽  
Surgical Trainees ◽  
Team Environment ◽  
Resilience Training ◽  
Perception Of Support

Abstract Aims The aim of this study was to determine surgical trainees’ perspective regarding team environment, function, performance, and trust. Methods A 44-point, anonymous survey was distributed to all doctors working in surgery in a single UK Statutory Education Body with responses received from 116 (n = 17 Foundation Year 1 (FY1), n = 50 Senior House Officer (SHO), n = 49 Specialist Registrar (SpR)). Results Psychological safety was associated with trainee grade; SHO perception of support (60.4%, n = 29), FY1 (88.2%, n = 15), SpR (82.4%, n = 42), p = 0.016; and ability to ask for help: SHO (70.8%, n = 34), FY1 (100.0%, n = 17), SpR (92.2%, n = 47 p = 0.043). Dependability among colleagues was perceived to be poorer by women (69.8%, n = 30) than men (87.5%, n = 63, p = 0.009). Clarity of team structure was associated with grade and perceived to be poor by SHOs (60.4%, n = 29) vs. FY1 (94.1%, n = 16) vs. SpR (78.4%, n = 40), p = 0.014. Meaningfulness and impact of team achievement was associated with grade: SHO (68.8%, n = 33) vs. FY1 (76.5%, n = 13) vs. SpR (94.1%, n = 48), p = 0.005. Inverse correlations were observed between the prevalence of harassment/bullying and markers of psychological safety (rho -0.382, p < 0.001), dependability (rho -0.270, p = 0.003), and clarity of team structure (rho -0.355, p < 0.001). Conclusion Important deficiencies in psychological safety impacted two in five of SHOs adversely. Countermeasures (Enhanced Surgical Resilience Training) are needed to protect morale, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.

scholarly journals Who wants to be a general psychiatrist?

2002 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen M. Colgan
Keyword(s):  
Medical Student ◽  
Inner City ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Forensic Psychiatry ◽  
Role Models ◽  
House Officer ◽  
Hard Work ◽  
Senior House Officer ◽  
General Psychiatry

When I was appointed to my consultant post nearly 10 years ago I was one of several able candidates. This was the culmination of many years' hard work and I was proud to be working at an inner-city teaching hospital, one where I had trained as a medical student. This was probably the last time that my department was fully staffed, with each year since bringing more challenges. In recent years only one of the specialist registrars I have trained has continued with general psychiatry, with the attractions of old age, liaison and forensic psychiatry seemingly unassailable. My confidence finally reached rock bottom when a senior house officer announced that she no longer wished to continue in psychiatry because the role models we (consultants) set were unattractive. Apparently the image we project is of long hours, unlimited demands, endless risks and little time to practise the art of psychiatry. With the anniversary of my appointment approaching now it seems appropriate to consider why my hard fought for job has all the attractions of the plague.

scholarly journals ‘Teaching the teachers' in psychiatry

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 308-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher A. Vassilas ◽  
Nicholas Brown ◽  
David Wall ◽  
Hester Womersley
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
House Officer ◽  
Teaching Skills ◽  
Senior House Officer ◽  
Guiding Principles ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Uk

The teaching of medical skills to medical students and to other doctors is a skill in itself. The traditional ‘apprenticeship’ system of learning within medicine is now known to be inefficient and flawed, in both the UK and in other countries where it has been scrutinised. This article sets out guiding principles to help doctors set up ‘teaching the teachers' courses, which teach the skills of teaching. Psychiatrists at all grades, from senior house officer up to consultant, need some teaching skills, and the authors outline how to plan a course, determine the needs of potential learners and set its objectives and content. Guidance is given on some of the opportunities that are available to obtain formal qualifications in medical education.

scholarly journals Carry on shrinking: career intentions and attitudes to psychiatry of prospective medical students

2003 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Maidment ◽  
G. Livingston ◽  
M. Katona ◽  
E. Whitaker ◽  
C. Katona
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Career Choice ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
Career Intentions ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Shortage Of Doctors ◽  
Career Advice ◽  
Genitourinary Medicine ◽  
The Uk

Aims and MethodThere is a shortage of doctors in the UK, particularly in psychiatry and pathology. Little is known about prospective medical students' career intentions or attitudes. This study aimed to report on the career intentions and attitudes to psychiatry of 819 attenders at a sixth-form conference for prospective medical students.ResultsA much higher proportion of students expressed favourable attitudes to psychiatry as a career than might have been expected. The most popular career was paediatrics and the least popular was genitourinary medicine.IMPLICATIONSMedical schools need to be proactive in providing information, career advice and positive role models. This may counteract negative propaganda and encourage career choice in tune with students' earlier feelings and patients' needs.

scholarly journals How to pass the MRCPsych examination

1999 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-176
Author(s):  
I. Cormac ◽  
G. Marston
Keyword(s):  
Royal College ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
House Officer ◽  
Senior House Officer ◽  
Basic Training ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Specialist Registrar ◽  
Training Specialist ◽  
First Time ◽  
Large Investment

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists is the main qualification needed to progress from the basic training grade (senior house officer) to higher professional training (specialist registrar) in psychiatry. The Collegiate Trainees Committee (CTC) recognises that the MRCPsych examinations may generate anxiety in candidates and require a large investment in time and personal resources. The examinations are competitive, with approximately 50% of candidates passing on each attempt. It is worthwhile preparing well the first time, by planning in advance and understanding the critical factors for success. This article aims to help trainees preparing for the MRCPsych examination.

The Duties of Doctors In Medical Education: A Letter To The Editor (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sneha Barai
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Role Model ◽  
General Medical Council ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Medical Council ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
The Uk ◽  
And Training

UNSTRUCTURED The UK General Medical Council (GMC) explicitly states doctors have a duty to ‘contribute to teaching and training…by acting as a positive role model’. However, recent studies suggest some are not fulfilling this, which is impacting medical students' experiences and attitudes during their training. As such, doctors have a duty to act as role models and teachers, as specified by the GMC, which it seems are not currently being fulfilled. This would improve the medical students’ learning experiences and demonstrate good professional values for them to emulate. Therefore, these duties should be as important as patient care, since this will influence future generations.

988 The Prevalence and Incidence of Gender Bias and Sexual Discrimination in Orthopaedics, and Mitigating Strategies: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Elbayouk ◽  
U Halim ◽  
A Ali ◽  
S Javed ◽  
C Cullen
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Gender Bias ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Sexual Discrimination ◽  
Orthopaedic Training ◽  
Orthopaedic Community ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The aim of this systematic review was to outline the prevalence and impact of Gender bias and sexual discrimination (GBSD) in orthopaedics, and to investigate interventions countering such behaviours. Method Original research papers pertaining to the prevalence and impact of gender bias or sexual discrimination, or mitigating strategies in orthopaedics, were suitable for inclusion. PRISMA guidelines were adhered to in this review. Results Of 570 papers, 27 were eligible for inclusion. A total of 13 papers discussed the prevalence of GBSD, whilst 13 related to the impact of these behaviours, and 6 discussed mitigating strategies. GBSD were found to be prevalent in the orthopaedic workplace, with all sources showing females to be the victims. The impact of GBSD includes poor workforce representation, lower salaries, barriers to career progression, and reduced academic output for females in orthopaedics. Mitigating strategies in the literature are focussed on encouraging females to apply for orthopaedic training programmes, by providing female role models, mentors, and educational interventions. Conclusions GBSD are highly prevalent in orthopaedic surgery, impacting females at all stages of their careers. Mitigating strategies have been tested but are limited in their scope. As such, the orthopaedic community as a whole is obliged to do more to tackle GBSD.

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