COVID-19, BAME and surgical training: a status quo?

Badran, Abdul; Mohamed, Walid; Giwa, Lolade; Ms, Cheruvu

doi:10.1308/rcsbull.tb2020.3

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“…Additionally, as the curriculum of undergraduate study and postgraduate training are constantly changing to meet standards of the General Medical Council, reported experiences in this survey may not hold for later cohorts. Further studies should also consider including demographic information of participants’ gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status as these may also affect interests in surgical training [ 16 , 27 ] .…”

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Early Exposure and Its Impact on Cardiothoracic Surgery: an Experience of Medical Education in The United Kingdom

Chan

Fan

Kwok

et al. 2022

Braz J Cardiovasc Surg

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Introduction Cardiothoracic surgery (CTS) has seen a decline in interest and application rates in recent years. As a relatively small speciality, teaching and placements in CTS are often not included during undergraduate study and postgraduate training. We aim to evaluate the exposure to CTS during both undergraduate study and postgraduate training. Methods A ten-question online survey was designed and delivered to Foundation Year Two (FY2) doctors who graduated in 2017 and completed their two-year postgraduate foundation training in 2019. Medical schools with no graduates in 2017 and 2018 were excluded from our study. IBM® SPSS Statistics, version 25, and Microsoft Excel 365® were used for Student’s t -test statistical analysis. Results Three hundred and six FY2 doctors across 16 medical schools completed the survey, none of which included compulsory CTS attachments as their undergraduate curriculum. Thirty-two respondents (10.5%) underwent CTS attachments lasting between one to three weeks. Only 14 (43.8%) had worked in a cardiothoracic unit during their two-year Foundation Programme; 10 of which (71.2%) subsequently made an application for cardiothoracic speciality training. Most of the participants with previous exposure to CTS, during either undergraduate study or postgraduate Foundation Programme training or both, were significantly more likely to make an application to CTS training ( P <0.05). Conclusion Our study suggests that doctors with increased exposure to CTS during undergraduate study and postgraduate training are more likely to pursue a career in CTS. Targeted interventions at both stages may improve interests in CTS and the number of prospective applicants.

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Early Exposure and Its Impact on Cardiothoracic Surgery: an Experience of Medical Education in The United Kingdom

Chan

Fan

Kwok

et al. 2022

Braz J Cardiovasc Surg

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“…Efforts need to be made to retain women in surgery and tackle inequalities they face [ 26 ]. The COVID-19 pandemic has also highlighted the discrimination and racism experienced by the BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) trainees [ 27 ]. RCS England also called for an independent review on diversity and inclusion and have recommended reforms that need to bring a change [ 28 ].…”

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Postgraduate Surgical Training in the UK: the Trainees’ Perspective

Rose

Aruparayil

2021

Indian J Surg

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Over the last 20 years, surgical training in the United Kingdom (UK) has changed dramatically. There have been considerable efforts towards creating a programme that delivers the highest standard of training while maintaining patient safety. However, the journey to improve the quality of training has faced several hurdles and challenges. Recruitment processes, junior doctor contracts, flexible working hours and equality and diversity have all been under the spotlight in recent times. These issues, alongside the extended surgical team and the increasingly recognised importance of trainee wellbeing, mean that postgraduate surgical training is extremely topical. Alongside this, as technology has evolved, this has been incorporated into all aspects of training, from recruitment to simulated training opportunities and postgraduate examinations. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has brought technology and simulation to the forefront in an attempt to compensate for reduced operative exposure and experience, and has transformed the way that we learn and work. In this article, we reflect on the UK surgical trainee experience and discuss areas of success as well as highlighting potential areas for improvement going forward.

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How do we ensure diversity and maximise inclusion across all 10 surgical specialities?

Bhavika

Joseph

Begaj

2022

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

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COVID-19, BAME and surgical training: a status quo?

Abstract: To achieve equity in healthcare, we must move away from platitudes and deliver tangible actions.

Cited by 6 publications

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Early Exposure and Its Impact on Cardiothoracic Surgery: an Experience of Medical Education in The United Kingdom

Early Exposure and Its Impact on Cardiothoracic Surgery: an Experience of Medical Education in The United Kingdom

Postgraduate Surgical Training in the UK: the Trainees’ Perspective

How do we ensure diversity and maximise inclusion across all 10 surgical specialities?

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