Title of article :
Vascular surgery training, exposure, and knowledge during general surgery residency: implications for the future
Author/Authors :
John Boutros، نويسنده , , Mypinder S. Sekhon، نويسنده , , Eric M. Webber، نويسنده , , Ravi S. Sidhu، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2007
Abstract :
Background
Vascular surgery (VS) has been removed from the Canadian general surgery (GS) objectives and has become a primary certificate specialty in the United States, leaving its status in GS uncertain. The purpose of this study was to determine GS residents’ perceived competence in VS and to assess their knowledge of VS.
Methods
GS residents at a university-based program answered (1) a survey of attitudes and experience in VS and (2) a short-answer examination to assess fundamental vascular knowledge.
Results
Twenty-nine of 35 residents participated (83%). Residents reported being inadequately trained in 10 of 13 procedures surveyed despite 6 of these being reported as essential. Although 26 of 29 residents reported an intention to perform vascular procedures, none planned on pursuing a fellowship. The mean examination score was 47%.
Conclusions
Despite mandatory VS rotations, GS residents feel inadequately trained in VS and have marginal knowledge. Current trainees may lack the skills and abilities to deal with vascular emergencies.
Keywords :
General surgery training , Vascular surgery training , Postgraduate medical education
Journal title :
The American Journal of Surgery
Journal title :
The American Journal of Surgery