Contemporary pediatric surgical training in the UK

Abstract Introduction Pediatric surgical trainees worldwide face pressures from expansion of programs and training positions, subspecialization, regionalization, restrictions of working hours, and rigid training criteria. The era of apprenticeship training has long gone, and surgical education needs...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2016-02, Vol.51 (2), p.221-225
Main Authors: Ford, Kathryn, Khoo, A. Kate, Ng, Jessica, Macdonald, Alexander L, Cleeve, Stewart
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Education
Education, Medical, Graduate - methods
Education, Medical, Graduate - standards
Education, Medical, Graduate - statistics & numerical data
European working time directive
Humans
Pediatrics
Pediatrics - education
Specialties, Surgical - education
Surgery
Surgical training
Surveys and Questionnaires
Teaching
Teaching - methods
Teaching - standards
Teaching - statistics & numerical data
United Kingdom
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Summary:Abstract Introduction Pediatric surgical trainees worldwide face pressures from expansion of programs and training positions, subspecialization, regionalization, restrictions of working hours, and rigid training criteria. The era of apprenticeship training has long gone, and surgical education needs to be responsive and adapt to newer challenges. The aim of this study was to examine the teaching provision component of pediatric surgical training in the UK. Method A national teaching survey was sent to UK pediatric surgery trainees in 2010 and compared to results of a repeat survey in 2015. Analysis was carried out to compare type of teaching, trends in teaching delivery, quality, and attendance over time. Results Regional variability was noted in teaching programs. Both provision of educational activities and ability to attend teaching improved between 2010 and 2015. Despite this, overall trainee satisfaction remained low, with 50% and 52% of respondents describing their teaching as “good” or “excellent” in 2010 and 2015, respectively ( P = 0.84). Seventy-five percent of centers provided simulation training, and 25% of respondents had regional teaching provided. Survey response rate was comparable between 2010 and 2015. Conclusion Variability in national educational provision was observed. We suggest regular national audit of educational activity and responsive adaption to external pressures on training if competent surgeons are to be the product of contemporary pediatric surgery training programs.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2015.10.057