scholarly journals WiST and WinS across a surgical career: RCS England Council member

2021 ◽  
Vol 103 (6) ◽  
pp. 286-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
SA McNally
Keyword(s):  
Council Member ◽  
Surgical Career

scholarly journals Involvement of medical students in a surgery congress: impact on learning motivation, decision-making for a career in surgery, and educational curriculum

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Alkatout ◽  
Veronika Günther ◽  
Sandra Brügge ◽  
Johannes Ackermann ◽  
Magret Krüger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Educational Curriculum ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Surgical Career ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Digital Surgery ◽  
The Impact

SummaryDuring the preclinical period of medical school, the clinical relevance of theoretical knowledge is given little attention. Medical students of the second year were invited to participate in an interdisciplinary congress for robot-assisted and digital surgery. The students had to evaluate the impact of the congress on their learning motivation, decision-making for a career in surgery, and relevance for their educational curriculum. Participation in the congress increased their learning motivation for preclinical subjects, and significantly increased their interest in a surgical career. Most students considered active involvement in medical congresses a valuable supplement to the medical curriculum. Congress participation during the preclinical period was ranked positively by medical students. Greater learning motivation and enthusiasm for the pilot teaching project as well as for surgical disciplines were registered. Thus, early involvement of medical students in scientific congresses should be an integral part of their educational curriculum.

scholarly journals Surgery during pregnancy – results of a German questionnaire

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 21-26
Author(s):  
Frauke Fritze-Büttner ◽  
Bettina Toth ◽  
Astrid Bühren ◽  
Katja Schlosser ◽  
Stefanie Schierholz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
German Society ◽  
Legal Regulations ◽  
Premature Labor ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Surgical Career ◽  
Female Surgeons ◽  
Leg Edema ◽  
Absence From Work ◽  
Operative Activity

AbstractObjectivesWorldwide, not only the number of female medical students, but also of female surgeons increases. Simultaneously, younger generations take a closer look to their work-life balance. With this in mind, it seems necessary to evaluate the expectations of female surgeons in particular with respect to pregnancy during their surgical career.MethodsTherefore, a nationwide survey was conducted in Germany from July to December 2016 under the auspices of the German Society of Surgery as well as the Professional Board of German Surgeons. The questionnaire involved 2,294 female surgeons and 1,843 complete records were evaluated.ResultsOf the analyzed answers, 62% of the women (n=781) were operating during pregnancy. The joy of surgery (91.6%), followed by team spirit (57.1%), were the main motivations to perform operations while pregnant. Operative activity decreased from 30.8% in the first 3 months of pregnancy to 21.5% during the last three months. Regarding the possible complaints, e.g., leg edema, back pain, premature labor and vaginal bleeding, there were no significant differences between the women with or without activity in the operating room. Sick leave due to pregnancy (1–10 days) was stated by 40.4% of respondents.ConclusionDespite strong legal regulations for pregnant surgeons, the survey showed that most female surgeons are eager to operate despite their pregnancy. The results also demonstrate no significant differences regarding complications during pregnancy- or pregnant-dependent absence from work. Hospitals and surgical departments are asked to establish proper working conditions for pregnant surgeons and pregnancy should not be an obstacle for a career in surgery.

Can a one-day practical lesson in surgical skills encourage medical students to consider a surgical career?

2016 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 405-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Bauer ◽  
Niklas Rommel ◽  
Steffen Koerdt ◽  
Andreas Fichter ◽  
Klaus-Dietrich Wolff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Surgical Skills ◽  
Surgical Career

Outcomes following a dedicated period of research during surgical training

2011 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 206-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
B M Stutchfield ◽  
E M Harrison ◽  
S J Wigmore ◽  
R W Parks ◽  
O J Garden
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Training ◽  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Career Progression ◽  
Working Time ◽  
Research Interest ◽  
Surgical Trainees ◽  
Surgical Career ◽  
Training Structure ◽  
Research Period

With recent ‘working-time'-related changes to surgical training structure, the value of dedicated research during surgical training has been questioned. Online survey examining career and academic outcomes following a period of surgically related dedicated research at a Scottish University between 1972 and 2007. Of 58 individuals identified, contact details were available for 49 and 43 (88%) responded. Ninety-five percent ( n = 41) of respondents continue to pursue a career in surgery and 41% ( n = 17) are currently in academic positions. Ninety-one percent ( n = 39) had published one or more first-author peer-reviewed articles directly related to their research, with 53% ( n = 23) publishing three or more. Respondents with a clinical component to their research published significantly more papers than those with purely laboratory-based research ( P = 0.04). Eighty-one percent ( n = 35) thought that research was necessary for career progression, but only 42% ( n = 18) felt research should be integral to training. In conclusion, the majority of surgical trainees completing a dedicated research period, published papers and continued to pursue a surgical career with a research interest. A period of dedicated research was thought necessary for career progression, but few thought dedicated research should be integral to surgical training.

A nonmetropolitan surgery clerkship increases interest in a surgical career

2015 ◽  
Vol 209 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mackenzie R. Cook ◽  
Moon Yoon ◽  
John Hunter ◽  
Karen Kwong ◽  
Laszlo Kiraly
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Career

Muse of Poetry Terminates Surgical Career

Orthopedics ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 28 (10) ◽  
pp. 1148-1148
Author(s):  
Charles Sorbie
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Career

Lessons to be learnt from the PIP saga

2012 ◽  
Vol 94 (3) ◽  
pp. 82-83
Author(s):  
Norman Williams
Keyword(s):  
Medical Device ◽  
Professional Lives ◽  
Surgical Implants ◽  
Medical Device Manufacturers ◽  
Surgical Career

In the course of my surgical career I have witnessed many groundbreaking developments that have dramatically improved and saved patients' lives and been truly transformational. Such breakthroughs have invariably occurred from a combination of science, surgical ingenuity and skill underpinned by the enthusiasm and drive of a variety of surgical innovators and medical device manufacturers. We should all be proud of the progress that has been made and the lives that have been saved and improved. However, from time to time I have also witnessed scandals involving surgical implants that have marred the reputation of not only the manufacturers but also, on occasion, the surgeons involved. These scandals have a significant impact on the specialty and can often inhibit progress, cause suffering to patients and destroy professional lives.

scholarly journals Presidential visit to Ghana

2006 ◽  
Vol 88 (6) ◽  
pp. 202-203
Author(s):  
James Armitage ◽  
Paul Cathcart ◽  
Mayoni Gooneratne
Keyword(s):  
Great Britain ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Clinical Effectiveness ◽  
West African ◽  
College President ◽  
Methods Course ◽  
Annual Conference ◽  
Council Member ◽  
The West ◽  
Conference Committee

The College president Mr Bernard Ribeiro was invited by the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) to participate in its annual conference in Ghana in February 2006. Along with the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI), our College had also been asked by the conference committee to run an intercollegiate Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) course together with a Research Methods course. Mr Martyn Coomer, head of research at the College, assembled a team that included Professor Jerry Kirk (former Council member), Dr Jan van der Meulen (director of the College's clinical effectiveness unit) and three of the College's research fellows.

scholarly journals Role Models as a Factor Influencing Career Choice Among Female Surgical Residents inSaudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rawan Harun ◽  
Reem Almustafa ◽  
Zainab AlKhalifah ◽  
Abdullah Namazi ◽  
Abdalmohsen Albaqami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Career Choice ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Medical Field ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Surgical Residents ◽  
Surgical Career ◽  
Female Surgeons

Abstract Background and purposeRole models in the medical field are professional and experienced persons whose actions unconsciously inspire juniors to strive to be like them. To our knowledge, no studies have examined whether having a female surgical role model has influenced women to pursue a surgical career in Saudi Arabia. Hence, we sought to evaluate the effect of having a female surgical role model and the presence of female surgeons on female surgical residents and their choice of surgery as a career.MethodsWe employed a cross-sectional, survey- based study design, conducted between June 2020 and January 2021, in which female surgical residents completed a questionnaire on their perceptions and influence of role models in general surgery specialty at the time they pursuit a career in surgery.ResultsA total of 51 respondents (78.5%) completed the questionnaire. The majority of them (78.4%) had a role model and (19.6%) indicated that their role model was a female. Of those who had a role model, (67.5%) agreed that they had a positive influence on their surgical career choice. Clinical and operation skills were reported as the most important factor to be considered about role models. Working directly with a male surgical consultant and female surgical residents left a positive influence but this did not reach a statistical significance.ConclusionPersonal exposure to role models can have a positive influence on female surgical residents in choosing a surgical career. provide a appropriate role models as well as formal mentorship programs are warranted, that would allow female trainees to interact with senior surgeon mentors, thereby drawing attention to the field of surgery.

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