The journal of education in perioperative medicine : JEPM
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J Educ Perioper Med · Oct 2019
Development of a Simulated Objective Structured Clinical Exam for the APPLIED Certification Exam in Anesthesiology: A Two-Year Experience Informed by Feedback from Exam Candidates.
Program directors of anesthesiology residencies agree that it is the program's responsibility to prepare residents for primary American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) certification, although few report an Objective Standardized Clinical Exam (OSCE) program reflective of the new ABA examination. We created an authentic simulated OSCE (SOSCE) using existing resources to prepare third-year clinical anesthesia residents for the ABA APPLIED exam before graduation and identify knowledge gaps relevant to the OSCE. ⋯ An SOSCE program can be developed with preexisting resources. This program was highly rated as useful and informative, an accurate reflection of the ABA OSCE, and helpful in preparation for the examination. Development of a SOSCE program is feasible, sustainable, and valuable.
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J Educ Perioper Med · Jan 2019
Evaluation of a Formal Wellness Curriculum to Reduce Burnout in Anesthesia Residents: A Pilot Study.
Long-term exhaustion and chronic occupational stress often result in physician burnout, which can have adverse consequences for patients, physicians, their families, and society. We hypothesized that increased engagement with a wellness curriculum would reduce the level of burnout, as measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS). ⋯ A formal wellness curriculum that used classic didactic teaching methods was ineffective at decreasing resident burnout scores. Only wellness group meetings significantly reduced burnout measures. Our findings have important implications for planning future resident wellness interventions.
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The role of the internet continues to expand, particularly in the realm of graduate medical education. Residency program directors commonly use websites to share information with applicants. As social media (SM) use grows, the role of residency-based SM accounts in recruiting prospective residents remains unclear. ⋯ While an internet search was the most commonly used technique to research programs, many applicants also used SM platforms. Doximity was the most commonly SM platform, however, more applicants have Facebook accounts, suggesting programs can use this platform to reach prospective applicants.
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J Educ Perioper Med · Jan 2018
Gender Differences in Perception of Workplace Experience Among Anesthesiology Residents.
Medical education is moving toward gender parity; however, many fields, including anesthesiology, remain predominantly male. The gender gap in anesthesiology is poorly recognized, and little is known about why it exists. It is possible that perceived workplace discrimination may deter women from pursuing a career in anesthesiology. We administered a survey to examine whether gender differences affect the experience of anesthesiology residents in the workplace. ⋯ Our study revealed that female anesthesiology residents perceive more gender-based discrimination at work. Perceptions of workplace discrimination may contribute to the persistence of gender gaps in different areas of medicine.
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J Educ Perioper Med · Jan 2018
Creation and Evaluation of an Anesthesiology and Critical Care Podcast.
Podcasts have become an integral part of Free Open Access Medical education. After only 1 year since launching the Anesthesia and Critical Care Reviews and Commentary (ACCRAC) podcast, more than 7000 people were listening to unique content monthly. The study goal was to capture the listeners' views of their use of educational podcasts in general and of the ACCRAC podcast in particular. ⋯ The popularity of the podcast indicates a clear need for this type of educational modality in anesthesiology. The results suggest that there is a demand for podcasts among learners and that those who listen to podcasts do so frequently and value them because they support multitasking and provide flexible access to pertinent information.