Lauren V Huckaby1, Anthony R Cyr1, Kenneth Lee1, Jennifer G Steiman2. 1. Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Electronic address: steimanjg2@upmc.edu.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Extrinsic burdens, including new personal and professional responsibilities, may distract from early career success. We sought to assess resident preparedness in nonclinical topics and to utilize this data to design a curriculum to address these content areas. DESIGN: All residents were surveyed to ascertain their self-reported preparedness on a variety of nonclinical topics (teaching, finances, contract negotiation, real estate, etc.). Using our survey results, a monthly curriculum was designed and implemented for senior residents based on these knowledge gaps. SETTING: University-based general surgery residency program. PARTICIPANTS: All general surgery residents. RESULTS: Residents reported low levels of preparedness on the topics of contract negotiation and practice management and high levels of preparedness on the topics of teaching and money management. Following curriculum implementation, statistically significant improvement was noted in the topics of contract negotiation and academic pursuits. CONCLUSIONS: Residents report low levels of preparedness in many nonclinical topics that may represent potentially modifiable stressors that can impact career success. Implementation of a directed curriculum improves sense of preparedness and may promote wellness among surgical trainees.
OBJECTIVE: Extrinsic burdens, including new personal and professional responsibilities, may distract from early career success. We sought to assess resident preparedness in nonclinical topics and to utilize this data to design a curriculum to address these content areas. DESIGN: All residents were surveyed to ascertain their self-reported preparedness on a variety of nonclinical topics (teaching, finances, contract negotiation, real estate, etc.). Using our survey results, a monthly curriculum was designed and implemented for senior residents based on these knowledge gaps. SETTING: University-based general surgery residency program. PARTICIPANTS: All general surgery residents. RESULTS: Residents reported low levels of preparedness on the topics of contract negotiation and practice management and high levels of preparedness on the topics of teaching and money management. Following curriculum implementation, statistically significant improvement was noted in the topics of contract negotiation and academic pursuits. CONCLUSIONS: Residents report low levels of preparedness in many nonclinical topics that may represent potentially modifiable stressors that can impact career success. Implementation of a directed curriculum improves sense of preparedness and may promote wellness among surgical trainees.
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