Students' ratings of otolaryngology clerkship activities: The role of residents

Abstract

The present study was conducted with a sample of junior medical students at Jefferson Medical College to investigate the factors that influence students' overall satisfaction with the otolaryngology clerkship. The most important factor related to their overall satisfaction in the clerkship was their experience with residents, followed by experience with attending physicians, quality of rounds, and of lectures. The number of patients the students encountered, and number of rounds and lectures were deemed less important. Based on these findings, the authors of this paper concluded that the residents' role in teaching should be emphasized and students' satisfaction with the otolaryngology clerkship may be enhanced by developing residents' skills in teaching students.

Qualitative synthesis and systematic review of otolaryngology in undergraduate medical education

“…The first, by Bailey (1986), emphasized the importance of the attending surgeon as teacher in the clinic setting. The second (1992) reported that the quality and attitude of instructors had the largest impact on student satisfaction and perceived knowledge during an otolaryngology rotation.…”

“…Seventeen articles discussed educational methods. Most found that clinic‐based teaching was highly rated by students, as was small group instruction.…”

Medical Student Selection of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery as a Specialty: Influences and Attitudes

“…It makes sense that if students are spending the majority of their time with residents, faculty should commit to teaching residents to become effective teachers. Such instruction aids the education not only of the student but also of the resident, who learns education skills that can be carried over into his or her own practice of otolaryngology 9 . The responsibility placed on the resident to assist in providing a large portion of the student's education of clinical otolaryngology also strengthens the resident's knowledge base, teaching skills, and confidence.…”

“…The exposure to and opportunity to work with resident physicians during medical student rotations at the third‐ and fourth‐year level in otolaryngology is important. The resident physicians appear to be the ambassadors of our specialty and, as such, should be trained to become excellent teachers and mentors 9 . It makes sense that if students are spending the majority of their time with residents, faculty should commit to teaching residents to become effective teachers.…”

Comparison of Applicant Criteria and Program Expectations for Choosing Residency Programs in the Otolaryngology Match

“…Studies in the past have pointed to interactions with residents and lifestyle as being important in choosing otolaryngology as a career specialty. [2][3][4] A study in 1992 examined what applicants viewed as important in choosing an otolaryngology program. 5 These data showed that applicants valued criteria such as resident satisfaction and quality of faculty and did not feel that research opportunities, proximity to family, or interviews were important considerations.…”