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Helen Morgan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the state of obstetrics and gynecology Residency Programs social media presence
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2020Co-Authors: Elizabeth Southworth, Sarah Santiago, Thomas J Fitzgerald, Scott Graziano, Maya Hammoud, Helen MorganAbstract:Objective Residency applicants view social media as a valuable and professional resource, with a recent review reporting that 10% of respondents reported that a program’s social media profile would influence their Residency choices.1 The purpose of this study was to quantify the number of obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) Residency Programs with an Instagram or Twitter account, and to investigate if the program type and size impacts the likelihood of having one of these accounts. With little research on the state of Residency Programs’ social media presence, this is an opportune time to focus on these social media platforms given the popularity of #MedStudentTwitter and Instagram.3 Study Design The American Medical Association Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database (FREIDA) was queried for all “Obstetrics and Gynecology” Programs in its database, resulting in the identification of 285 Programs. Two authors systematically searched the database for these Programs’ Twitter and Instagram profiles using the program name and website address, then visited the program websites to identify social media account information. Additionally, each program account was searched using the Google search engine with the following algorithm: “Program Name + OBGYN + Twitter/Instagram.” The search feature on Twitter and Instagram was also utilized with the following algorithm: “Program Name + OBGYN.” All data was collected May 14-15, 2020. Programs self-reported as university-based, community-based, or community-based university affiliated in FREIDA. Once program profiles were identified, creation date, content type, activity, and number of followers were recorded. Chi square analyses and analyses of variance were completed to assess associations and differences. The study received “not regulated” status from the University of Michigan IRB (HUM 00181979, May 2020). Results Of the 285 OBGYN Residency Programs, 14 (5%) had only a Twitter account, 58 (20%) had only an Instagram account, and 29 (10%) had both Twitter and Instagram accounts. More than half of university Residency Programs (56%) had Twitter or Instagram accounts, compared to 17% of community and 22% of community/university Programs (p Conclusion Social media platforms provide a uniform opportunity for Programs to share information, and it is notable that less than half of OBGYN Residency Programs had Instagram or Twitter accounts. Furthermore, there is a striking difference between university and community Residency Programs’ social media presence, with more university Programs having active, easily identified accounts. Social media profiles that were easily found included the full program name and links to the program website. Compared to websites that are costly to create and maintain, social media platforms generally only incur time investment.
Danielle M Hari - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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a survey of robotic surgery training curricula in general surgery Residency Programs how close are we to a standardized curriculum
American Journal of Surgery, 2019Co-Authors: Cynthia M Tom, James D Maciel, Abraham Korn, Junko Ozaochoy, Danielle M HariAbstract:Abstract Background Robotic surgery is increasingly adopted into surgical practice, but it remains unclear what level of robotic training general surgery residents receive. The purpose of our study was to assess the variation in robotic surgery training amongst general surgery Residency Programs in the United States. Methods A web-based survey was sent to 277 general surgery Residency Programs to determine characteristics of resident experience and training in robotic surgery. Results A total of 114 (41%) Programs responded. 92% (n = 105) have residents participating in robotic surgeries; 68%(n = 71) of which have a robotics curriculum, 44%(n = 46) track residents’ robotic experience, and 55%(n = 58) offer formal recognition of training completion. Responses from university-affiliated (n = 83) and independent (n = 31) Programs were not significantly different. Conclusions Many general surgery residencies offer robotic surgery experience, but vary widely in requisite components, formal credentialing, and case tracking. There is a need to adopt a standardized training curriculum and document resident competency.
Cynthia M Tom - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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a survey of robotic surgery training curricula in general surgery Residency Programs how close are we to a standardized curriculum
American Journal of Surgery, 2019Co-Authors: Cynthia M Tom, James D Maciel, Abraham Korn, Junko Ozaochoy, Danielle M HariAbstract:Abstract Background Robotic surgery is increasingly adopted into surgical practice, but it remains unclear what level of robotic training general surgery residents receive. The purpose of our study was to assess the variation in robotic surgery training amongst general surgery Residency Programs in the United States. Methods A web-based survey was sent to 277 general surgery Residency Programs to determine characteristics of resident experience and training in robotic surgery. Results A total of 114 (41%) Programs responded. 92% (n = 105) have residents participating in robotic surgeries; 68%(n = 71) of which have a robotics curriculum, 44%(n = 46) track residents’ robotic experience, and 55%(n = 58) offer formal recognition of training completion. Responses from university-affiliated (n = 83) and independent (n = 31) Programs were not significantly different. Conclusions Many general surgery residencies offer robotic surgery experience, but vary widely in requisite components, formal credentialing, and case tracking. There is a need to adopt a standardized training curriculum and document resident competency.
James Gordon - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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national growth in simulation training within emergency medicine Residency Programs 2003 2008
Academic Emergency Medicine, 2008Co-Authors: Yasuharu Okuda, William F Bond, Gary Bonfante, Steve Mclaughlin, Linda Spillane, Ernest Wang, John A Vozenilek, James GordonAbstract:Objectives: The use of medical simulation has grown dramatically over the past decade, yet national data on the prevalence and growth of use among individual specialty training Programs are lacking. The objectives of this study were to describe the current role of simulation training in emergency medicine (EM) Residency Programs and to quantify growth in use of the technology over the past 5 years. Methods: In follow-up of a 2006 study (2003 data), the authors distributed an updated survey to program directors (PDs) of all 179 EM Residency Programs operating in early 2008 (140 Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education [ACGME]-approved allopathic Programs and 39 American Osteopathic Association [AOA]-accredited osteopathic Programs). The brief survey borrowed from the prior instrument, was edited and revised, and then distributed at a national PDs meeting. Subsequent follow-up was conducted by e-mail and telephone. The survey concentrated on technology-enhanced simulation modalities beyond routine static trainers or standardized patient-actors (high-fidelity mannequin simulation, part-task/procedural simulation, and dynamic screen-based simulation). Results: A total of 134 EM Residency Programs completed the updated survey, yielding an overall response rate of 75%. A total of 122 (91%) use some form of simulation in their Residency training. One-hundred fourteen (85%) specifically use mannequin-simulators, compared to 33 (29%) in 2003 (p < 0.001). Mannequin-simulators are now owned by 58 (43%) of the Programs, whereas only 9 (8%) had primary responsibility for such equipment in 2003 (p < 0.001). Fifty-eight (43%) of the Programs reported that annual resident simulation use now averages more than 10 hours per year. Conclusions: Use of medical simulation has grown significantly in EM Residency Programs in the past 5 years and is now widespread among training Programs across the country.
Joan D Penrod - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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family practice Residency Programs and the graduation of rural family physicians
Family Medicine, 1998Co-Authors: Robert Bowman, Joan D PenrodAbstract:Background and Objectives: Family practice Residency Programs graduate about 600 rural physicians each year. Increases in resident positions have not increased the numbers who choose rural practice. This study examines the relationship between program characteristics and the graduation rate of rural physicians. Methods: From 1994‐1996, we sent an annual survey to the directors of all nonmilitary family practice Residency Programs; 353 Programs (96% response rate) returned questionnaires. Weighted least-squares regression was used to analyze the relationship between program factors and the percentage of graduates who chose practices in 1992, 1993, and 1994 in towns of less than 25,000 not adjacent to a larger metropolitan area. Results: Family practice Residency Programs that graduated more rural physicians had more required rural and obstetrical training months, had a full or partial rural mission, were located in more rural states, had the program director as the rural contact, had a procedural emphasis, had fewer residents who were minorities or female, and used fewer types of other major graduate Programs for rotations. Conclusions: This study outlines the important contribution of rural emphasis and training in family practice Residency Programs. Future studies should explore rural, procedural, and obstetrical training interventions and examine gender, minority, and program location issues.
