Satisfaction and attrition in Canadian surgical training program leadership: a survey of program directors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical program directors (PDs) play an integral role in the well-being and success of postgraduate trainees. Although studies about medical specialties have documented factors contributing to PD burnout, early attrition rates and contributory factors among surgical PDs have not yet been described. We aimed to evaluate Canadian surgical PD satisfaction, stressors in the role and areas institutions could target to improve PD support.

Methods

We administered a cross-sectional survey of postgraduate Canadian surgical PDs from all Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accredited surgical specialties. Domains we assessed included PD demographics and compensation, availability of administrative support, satisfaction with the PD role and factors contributin

SUBMITTER: Shariff F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10019323 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature