Achievement of Successful Applicants to Higher Surgical Training Posts in Plastic Surgery in the United Kingdom

Whitaker, Iain S.; Chahal, C. Anwar A.; Rhodes, N.D.; Foo, I. T. H.; Sharpe, David T.

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“…Internationally, different studies have been published investigating the background of the plastic surgery trainees. 5 – 11 However, this is the first study to discuss the academic and clinical background of the plastic surgery trainees of the Saudi program. After pinpointing areas of weakness, potential solutions to these obstacles are provided.…”

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Academic and Clinical Background of Plastic Surgery Residents of the Saudi Training Program

Mardan

Al-Harbi

Alzaidi

et al. 2020

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Background: Plastic surgery residents are required to contribute to the scientific milieu, apart from honing their surgical skills. Data regarding their academic and clinical background are limited locally in comparison with their counterparts. This is the first study of its kind on the Saudi training program, with suggested potential solutions to shortcomings. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study based on an electronic, 27-element, self-administered questionnaire sent to a WhatsApp group gathering all 40 plastic surgery residents of the Saudi program, with the exclusion of a single participant. Results: The mean of overall residents’ publications was 2.29 articles. No significant difference ( P = 0.438) was found in the number of publications among residents of different levels. However, seniors have published significantly ( P = 0.002) more articles (mean = 1.6; SD = 1.24) during residency compared with juniors (mean = 0.42; SD = 1). The group that had taken rotations in plastic surgery abroad published more articles ( P = 0.02) than the group that did not. Using η correlation, a positive correlation ( η = 0.36) was found between taking courses in research and publication. Conclusions: The Saudi plastic surgery residents are ahead of their colleagues in other local specialties but fall behind their counterparts internationally. The relatively poor contribution in terms of research, posters, and oral presentations could be remedied with measures such as providing protected research time and mentorship. They should be emboldened to pursue postgraduate studies, as only 3 residents had a Master of Science degree.

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Academic and Clinical Background of Plastic Surgery Residents of the Saudi Training Program

Mardan

Al-Harbi

Alzaidi

et al. 2020

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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“…Methods: The study had 2 components, namely, a retrospective chart review and an administration of a patient satisfaction survey. 5,9,10,14,22,23 Adopting the concept of providing plastic surgery residents the educational opportunity of performing aesthetic surgery procedures under supervision of a board-certified plastic surgeon, while offering these services at a reduced fee, our department has been offering these services since 2003. Parameters of interest included age, sex, procedure performed, number of procedures, revenue (in €), length of follow-up, revision rate, and postoperative complication rate.…”

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Aesthetic Surgery Performed by Plastic Surgery Residents

Koulaxouzidis¹,

Momeni²,

Šimunović³

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Annals of Plastic Surgery

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Aesthetic surgery performed by plastic surgery residents under supervision by attending physicians is safe and provides for high levels of patient satisfaction postoperatively. Offering these services may be able to bridge the gap between providing high-quality aesthetic surgery training while yet recruiting an increasing number of patients who may appreciate the lower fees associated with these services.

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An analysis of 1361 aesthetic procedures from 2000 to 2005 in a large regional plastic surgery unit: implications for cosmetic surgery training

Whitaker

Mason

Boyce

et al. 2007

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

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Achievement of Successful Applicants to Higher Surgical Training Posts in Plastic Surgery in the United Kingdom

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Academic and Clinical Background of Plastic Surgery Residents of the Saudi Training Program

Academic and Clinical Background of Plastic Surgery Residents of the Saudi Training Program

Aesthetic Surgery Performed by Plastic Surgery Residents

An analysis of 1361 aesthetic procedures from 2000 to 2005 in a large regional plastic surgery unit: implications for cosmetic surgery training

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