Are otolaryngology residents ready for independent practice? A survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We surveyed otolaryngology program directors (PDs) and recent otolaryngology residency graduates on the operative autonomy of graduating residents and their comfort with independent practice.

Methods

An anonymous survey was sent to otolaryngology PDs and recent graduates of training programs (members of the Young Physicians Section [YPS] of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation). Questions were developed around the 14 key indicator procedures (KIPs) defined by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

Results

Fifty PDs (43% of PDs) and 152 recent graduates (6% of YPS members) responded. Over 90% of participating PDs felt their graduating residents were either somewhat or extremely comfortable performing 12 ou

SUBMITTER: Chen JX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8665426 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature