Our Trainees’ Confidence
Archives of SurgeryPublished 1 August 2011
Emily M. Bucholz
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Sex, marital status, children, and postgraduate year are predicted to be predictors of confidence, as are program location, type, and size, as well as satisfaction and comfort asking for help.
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Sex, marital status, children, and postgraduate year are predictors of confidence, as are program location, type, and size. Residency programs may target modifiable factors contributing to low surgical confidence.
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