August 23, 2016

Benefits of professionalism training for surgical residents

By: Judy Mathias
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Editor's Note

Professionalism education improved surgical resident understanding, awareness, and practice of professionalism in a significant manner in this study.

A year-long professionalism curriculum was developed at New York University School of Medicine, New York City, which focused on challenges such as:

  • admitting mistakes
  • effective communication with colleagues at all levels
  • delivering news of an unexpected death
  • working as a team
  • obtaining informed consent through an interpreter
  • the stress of surgical practice on the surgeon and surgeon’s family.

 

Objectives: Professionalism education is a vital component of surgical training. This research attempts to determine whether an annual, year-long professionalism curriculum in a large surgical residency can effectively change professionalism attitudes. Summary of Background Data: The ACGME mandated 6 competencies in 2003.

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