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[Prospective evaluation of the effects of a practical introduction to urology session on the recruitment of urology intern in Paris: final results].
- Source :
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Progres en urologie : journal de l'Association francaise d'urologie et de la Societe francaise d'urologie [Prog Urol] 2007 Apr; Vol. 17 (2), pp. 240-4. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Objectives: To evaluate the effects of a practical introduction to urology session on the recruitment of Parisian interns since introduction of the National Classifying Examination.<br />Materials and Methods: Since 2004, all surgery interns appointed in Paris have participated in a practical introduction to urology session before starting work in hospital. They were asked to complete a questionnaire. The prospective survey studied: age, gender, urology training as a medical student and the intern's preferences in relation to 11 surgical specialties. Interns were recontacted annually to determine their choice of specialization.<br />Results: Population. 255 interns participated, including 145 females (56.9%) and 110 males (43.1%). The mean age was 24.6 +/- 5 years (range: 22-31). 173 interns were attached to a Parisian teaching hospital (67.8%) and 82 (32.2%) were attached to a provincial teaching hospital. 52 interns (21.2%) had completed at least one attachment in a urology department during their medical training. Surgical specialties. Orthopaedics was most frequently listed (n = 48 ; 28.9%). Urology was chosen by 32 interns (12.5%), 28 of whom had completed an urology attachment during their medical training. At the end of the introductory training sessions, 18 interns were tempted by urology. At one year, 31/34 interns (91.2%) confirmed their choice in favour of urology.<br />Conclusion: A practical training sessions very early in the training of young surgeons is a good solution to introduce them to urology. Based on a more informed choice, the most motivated interns are encouraged to preferentially choose this discipline.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Age Factors
Attitude of Health Personnel
Career Choice
Decision Making
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Hospitals, Teaching
Hospitals, Urban
Humans
Male
Orthopedics
Paris
Prospective Studies
Sex Factors
Specialties, Surgical
General Surgery education
Internship and Residency
Personnel Selection
Urology education
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- French
- ISSN :
- 1166-7087
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Progres en urologie : journal de l'Association francaise d'urologie et de la Societe francaise d'urologie
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17489326
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s1166-7087(07)92271-x