Results of a National Survey of Surgical Resident Interest in International Experience, Electives, and Volunteerism

Powell, Anathea C.; Casey, Kathleen; Liewehr, David J.; Hayanga, Awori J.; James, Ted A.; Cherr, Gregory S.

doi:10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2008.10.025

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“…4,5 To our knowledge, these issues have not been addressed in the otolaryngology literature. Our data demonstrate widespread interest in international electives among future otolaryngologists.…”

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“…Despite this potential benefit, only approximately 10% of general surgery residents participated in an international elective during training. 5 The small number of residents participating in such Research opportunities 8 1 5 Operative experience 7 1 3 Lifestyle rotations is due primarily to time and monetary constraints, as resident involvement in international electives is generally unsubsidized and often requires the use of vacation time. 4,5 Moreover, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) does not formally recognize resident cases logged abroad unless stringent requirements are met.…”

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“…5 The small number of residents participating in such Research opportunities 8 1 5 Operative experience 7 1 3 Lifestyle rotations is due primarily to time and monetary constraints, as resident involvement in international electives is generally unsubsidized and often requires the use of vacation time. 4,5 Moreover, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) does not formally recognize resident cases logged abroad unless stringent requirements are met. However, evidence suggests that international medical electives address all 6 of the ACGME core competencies for residency training and offer unique opportunities to develop history and clinical examination skills in an environment with limited technological resources.…”

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“…2,3 According to multiple surveys, over 90% of general surgery residents in the United States would ''prioritize'' participation in an international medical elective. [4][5][6] The availability of international medical electives affects residency selection in the fields of internal medicine and family practice. 7 We are not aware of any studies examining interest in international medical electives among prospective otolaryngology residents or how the availability of such electives may affect residency selection.…”

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The Importance of International Medical Rotations in Selection of an Otolaryngology Residency

Boyd¹,

Cruz²

2011

Journal of Graduate Medical Education

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Background The objective of this study was to determine the extent of interest in international electives among prospective otolaryngology residents and to determine whether the availability of international electives affected students' interest in ranking a particular residency program. Methods A 3-part survey was given to all medical students enrolled in the 2008 otolaryngology match via the Electronic Residency Application Service. Part 1 elicited demographic information. Part 2 explored general interest in international rotations. Part 3 involved ranking several factors affecting students' choice of residency programs. This survey was developed at our institution, with no formal validation. Participation was anonymous and voluntary. Results A total of 307 students entered the otolaryngology match, and 55 surveys (18%) were completed. Twenty-five of 55 students (55%) had completed an international elective during or prior to medical school, and 51 of 55 respondents (93%) had a “strong” or “very strong” desire to participate in an international elective during residency; 48 of 55 students (87%) had a “strong” or “very strong” desire to participate in international surgical missions after residency. Future practice goals had no correlation with interest in international rotations, either during or after residency training. Respondents ranked 8 factors that had an impact on residency program selection in the following order of importance: operative experience, location, lifestyle, research opportunities, didactics, international electives, prestige of program, and salary. Conclusion Interest in international medicine among prospective otolaryngologists was high in this subset of respondents but did not appear to affect residency program selection.

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The Importance of International Medical Rotations in Selection of an Otolaryngology Residency

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2011

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“…A survey of the residents in the Resident and Associate Society (RAS) of the ACS which had a response rate of 11 % showed that 51 % had worked internationally and 92 % were interested in doing so; 73 % stated even if it meant giving up vacation [5].…”

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