Surveying the current landscape of clinical genetics residency training.
Genet Med
; 17(5): 386-90, 2015 May.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Further knowledge about medical genetics residency training structure and function could help advance this educational process.METHODS:
Medical genetics residency program directors were surveyed about their trainees' backgrounds and skills as well as the recruitment and matching process.RESULTS:
Previous resident training was predominantly in pediatrics (49%). Average ratings of residents' beginning clinical knowledge (scale of 1-10, minimal to superior) were dysmorphology - 3.5, inborn errors of metabolism - 2.5, prenatal genetics - 2.6, and cancer genetics - 2.8. On average, four months of research were required for categorical residency and fifteen months for combined residency. For the 2011 transition to ERAS/NRMP, 69% of program directors were extremely or somewhat prepared; however, 21% felt unprepared. The number of trainees at most institutions remained unchanged. 36% of respondents reported that ERAS/NRMP has had no impact on recruitment of trainees, and 26% felt it has had a slightly positive impact. Continued utilization was recommended by 71% while 5% disagreed.CONCLUSION:
Genetics residents come from diverse training backgrounds. Their education can be directed toward specific areas of perceived initial weakness. ERAS/NRMP has not drastically increased entrance into the field. Further discussions are merited regarding enhancement of medical genetics residency recruitment and training.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Genética Médica
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Internado y Residencia
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
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En
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Genet Med
Asunto de la revista:
GENETICA MEDICA
Año:
2015
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Article