Preclinical Surgical Preparatory Course and the NRMP Match: Early Exposure and Surgical Recruitment a 10-Year Follow-Up

Anderson, Tiffany; Shi, Robert; Schmiederer, Ingrid S.; Miller, Sarah E.; Lee, Edmund W.; Hasty, Brittany N.; Lin, Dana T.; Lau, James N.

doi:10.1016/j.jsurg.2020.05.016

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“…27 In other words, these curriculum-based, pre-clinical exposures to orthopedics and the musculoskeletal system have an influential role on medical students' interest in the field. 28,29 In addition to learning in the classroom, first and second year students commonly gain exposure to orthopedics through specialty interest groups. Orthopedic surgery interest group activities often include suturing skills-labs, introductions to surgical technology, shadowing in the OR, scrubbing workshops, and student-mentor mixers.…”

Section: An Introduction To Orthopedics In Pre-clinical Yearsmentioning

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The Evolving Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Student Orthopedic Education: Perspectives From Medical Students in Different Phases of the Curriculum

Richardson

Islam

Magruder

2020

Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil

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Introduction: The world-wide lockdown caused by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has upended the trajectories of lives everywhere. The medical profession has been on the front lines of this rapidly developing situation, which in turn has called for unprecedented changes in the medical school curriculum. These changes have severe implications for medical students interested in applying to competitive surgical specialties like orthopedics. Methods: As medical students in 3 different class years pursuing orthopedic surgery, we provide our perspectives on the impact that COVID-19 has had on medical student orthopedic education. Results: With the removal of away rotations and a shift to virtual interviews, rising fourth year medical students are arguably the most impacted as they prepare for the orthopedic residency application process. Third year students, who are in the exploratory phase of choosing a specialty, also face uncertainties in the shift to a “new” clerkship experience that may (1) be of shorter duration, (2) implement shifts to limit overcrowding of clinical space, and (3) increase the use of telehealth over direct patient contact. Discussion: The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the course of medical students’ orthopedic education in unprecedented ways. We believe the following suggestions may be helpful for students seeking alternative, supplemental ways of learning: (1) read up on major orthopedic journals, (2) reach out to orthopedic surgeons in areas of interest, (3) reach out to program directors/medical clerkship directors/program coordinators for opportunities to attend their educational curriculum virtually, (4) attend online lectures and hospital grand rounds, and (5) practice suturing technique with a practice kit. Conclusions: While the medical education landscape remains uncertain amid the evolving conditions of COVID-19, as medical students we strive to learn from this pandemic and respond to future unforeseen challenges with resilience, dedication, and compassion: all qualities we admire in orthopedic surgeons.

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Section: An Introduction To Orthopedics In Pre-clinical Yearsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“… 27 In other words, these curriculum-based, pre-clinical exposures to orthopedics and the musculoskeletal system have an influential role on medical students’ interest in the field. 28 , 29 …”

Section: An Introduction To Orthopedics In Pre-clinical Yearsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Evolving Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Student Orthopedic Education: Perspectives From Medical Students in Different Phases of the Curriculum

Richardson

Islam

Magruder

2020

Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil

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“…Preclinical medical students have the highest incidence of negative preconceptions about surgeons and the field, making this an opportune time to combat misconceptions and capitalize on this interest with meaningful personal interaction [Sood 2012;]. In a retrospective analysis assessing the impact of an optional surgery preclinical course on the likelihood of matching into a surgical specialty over a 9-year period, Andersen et al found that course participation corresponded to a significantly higher chance of matching into a surgical specialty [Anderson 2020]. This long-term data shows the substantial impact these electives have.…”

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A Cardiac Surgery Mini-Elective Increases Specialty Knowledge Acquisition Among Pre-Clinical Medical Students

Coyan

Kilcoyne

Aranda‐Michel

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Background: The introduction of integrated thoracic surgery residency programs has led to increased recruitment efforts of medical students to pursue a career in cardiac surgery. With little representation of cardiac surgery in medical school curriculum, we assessed a cardiac surgery mini-elective's efficacy in improving perceived knowledge among medical students. Methods: Preclinical medical students were offered the opportunity to participate in a cardiac surgery mini-elective, which consisted of five 2-hour sessions. These sessions consisted of didactic and simulation components and covered topics including cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), aortic disease, aortic valve replacement (AVR), transplant and left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Students completed pre- and post-session surveys describing their perceived knowledge in these topics. Results: Overall, 22 students completed at least one session of the mini-elective. Fourteen (73.7%) of the students were male. Fifteen (68.2%) students completed at least three out of five sessions. The post-session survey responses showed significantly higher perceived knowledge compared with pre-session responses for all survey prompts of all five sessions. The CPB/ECMO and aortic disease sessions showed the greatest increase in post-session familiarity and perceived knowledge after the session (P < 0.001) compared with the CABG, AVR, and transplant/LVAD sessions (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Beyond developing interest in cardiac surgery, these data indicate that a well-planned didactic and surgical simulation program may build confidence in students' knowledge of various cardiac surgical topics. Further studies will need to address how this increase in perceived ability lasts over time and impacts career selection.

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“…Telemedicine offers a plethora of opportunities to integrate medical students in PC, enabling earlier specialty exposure, which also correlates to an increased specialty interest. 9 Through tele-consultations, students can practice history taking and communication skills without risking spread or contraction of COVID-19. Moreover, students can gain first-hand access to PC departments, particularly bedridden patients who may be too vulnerable for face-to-face contact.…”

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Integrating Medical Students in Tele-Palliative Care

Chow

Rallis

2020

Am J Hosp Palliat Care

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Preclinical Surgical Preparatory Course and the NRMP Match: Early Exposure and Surgical Recruitment a 10-Year Follow-Up

Cited by 13 publications

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The Evolving Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Student Orthopedic Education: Perspectives From Medical Students in Different Phases of the Curriculum

The Evolving Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Student Orthopedic Education: Perspectives From Medical Students in Different Phases of the Curriculum

A Cardiac Surgery Mini-Elective Increases Specialty Knowledge Acquisition Among Pre-Clinical Medical Students

Integrating Medical Students in Tele-Palliative Care

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