Early Subspecialization and Perceived Competence in Surgical Training: Are Residents Ready?
Journal of the American College of SurgeonsPublished 20 March 2013
Jamie J. Coleman, Thomas J. Esposito, Grace S. Rozycki, David V. Feliciano
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Training and certifying groups should update and strengthen the current curriculum for categorical residents in GS and continue their efforts to offer shortened independent or integrated residency training for those who will enter surgical specialties.
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The choice of fellowship training for 80% of trainees partially reflects that 38% are not confident about their skills with 5 years of training in GS, including 23% of graduating chief residents. Training and certifying groups should update and strengthen the current curriculum for categorical residents in GS and continue their efforts to offer shortened independent or integrated residency training for those who will enter surgical specialties. Innovative solutions are needed to solve the logistic and financial problems involved.
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