A nationwide survey of orthopedic residency training in Turkiye: Theoretical education, surgical exposure, faculty engagement, and mentorship influence on resident competence.

ABSTRACT: Objective: This study aimed to evaluate orthopedic residency training in Türkiye by analyzing the structure of clinical education, levels of faculty engagement, availability of mentorship, and residents' self-perceived competence. It further examined the influence of mentorship and faculty involvement on surgical training, academic career interest, and subspecialty decisions. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among orthopedic residents across Türkiye between February 6-18, 2025. A total of 849 residents participated, covering all provinces with orthopedic training centers. Data on institutional characteristics, educational methods, surgical exposure, mentorship, and residents' self-assessed competencies were collected using an online questionnaire. The mean age of participant

SUBMITTER: Kalem M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12482967 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature