2023
DOI: 10.1093/postmj/qgad059
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Association between regional quota program in medical schools and practical clinical competency based on General Medicine In-Training Examination score: a nationwide cross-sectional study of resident physicians in Japan

Abstract: Purpose A regional quota program (RQP) was introduced in Japan to ameliorate the urban–rural imbalance of physicians. Despite concerns about the low learning abilities of RQP graduates, the relationship between the RQP and practical clinical competency after initiating clinical residency has not been evaluated. Methods We conducted a nationwide cross-sectional study to assess the association between the RQP and practical clin… Show more

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“…Approximately half of all resident physicians took the GM-ITE in Japan. 5,6 The survey was conducted from October 18 to December 15, 2023, and included items like the level planned at their own facility, items that fall under working hours rather than self-improvement, and the residency program directors’ perceptions on the optimal working hours for resident physicians. Overtime duty hours per month was divided into eight categories (C1 to C8) (Supplementary file 1).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Approximately half of all resident physicians took the GM-ITE in Japan. 5,6 The survey was conducted from October 18 to December 15, 2023, and included items like the level planned at their own facility, items that fall under working hours rather than self-improvement, and the residency program directors’ perceptions on the optimal working hours for resident physicians. Overtime duty hours per month was divided into eight categories (C1 to C8) (Supplementary file 1).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%