Orientações da COREMU SMS SP como estratégia de comunicação efetiva nos programas de Residência em Saúde

Orientações da COREMU SMS SP como estratégia de comunicação efetiva nos programas de Residência em Saúde. 2º Congresso Mineiro de Enfermagem ( 2ª CMENF).

Consideraciones bioéticas para la investigación sobre los programas de residencias médicas / Consideracions bioètiques per a la investigació sobre els programes de residències mediques / Bioethical considerations for research on medical residents

El presente artículo argumenta que es necesaria la investigación sobre los programas de residencias médicas para mejorar el entorno laboral y académico que viven los médicos y médicas en su formación como especialistas. Por lo que se proponen algunas consideraciones para garantizar una investigación ética. Para ello, el artículo sigue la estructura de dos premisas y una conclusión, donde cada premisa se fundamenta analíticamente. La primera premisa es que los factores estructurales de los programas de residencias médicas conducen a una condición de vulnerabilidad, se sustenta la primera premisa al explorar los factores estructurales que contribuyen a su vulnerabilidad desde el análisis del contexto mexicano y el marco teórico de la interseccionalidad. Así, se presentan algunas de las características que se entrecruzan y determinan la forma en la que los y las residentes experimentan en sus espacios sociales y ambientes de desarrollo. La segunda premisa es que la investigación de un grupo vulnerable conduce al desarrollo de estrategias para el cambio. El artículo reconoce la necesidad de investigar y desarrollar intervenciones para los grupos sociales vulnerables con el fin de mejorar su situación y proporcionar un entorno más seguro.(AU)

L'article actual argumenta que és necessària la investigació sobre els programes de residències mèdiques per millorar l'entorn laboral i acadèmic que viuen els metges en la seva formació com a especialistes. Per això, es proposen algunes consideracions per garantir una investigació ètica. L'article segueix l'estructura de dues premisses i una conclusió, on cada premissa es fonamenta analíticament. La primera premissa és que els factors estructurals dels programes de residències mèdiques porten a una condició de vulnerabilitat. Aquesta primera premissa es fonamenta explorant els factors estructurals que contribueixen a la seva vulnerabilitat des de l'anàlisi del context mexicà i el marc teòric de la interseccionalitat. Així, es presenten algunes de les característiques que es creuen i determinen la forma en què els residents experimenten en els seus espais socials i entorns de desenvolupament. La segona premissa és que la investigació d'un grup vulnerable condueix al desenvolupament d'estratègies per al canvi. L'article reconeix la necessitat d'investigar i desenvolupar intervencions per als grups socials vulnerables amb l'objectiu de millorar la seva situació i proporcionar un entorn més segur.(AU)

This paper argues that research on medical residency programs is necessary to improve the work and academic environment that physicians experience in their training as specialists. Therefore, some considerations are proposed to ensure ethical research. on medical residents. For this purpose, the paper follows the structure of two premises and a conclusion, where each premise is analytically supported. The first premise is that the structural factors of medical residency programs lead to a condition of vulnerability. The first premise is supported by exploring the structural factors that contribute to their vulnerability from the analysis ofthe Mexican context and the theoretical framework of intersectionality. Thus, some of the characteristics that intersect and determine the way in which residents experience their social spaces and development environments are presented. The second premiseis that researching a vulnerable group leads to the development of strategies for change. The article recognizes the need to research and develop interventions for vulnerable social groups to improve their situation and provide a safer environment.(AU)

[Feedback on the first three years of application of the reform of the third cycle in oncology]. / La phase socle en oncologie : retour d'expérience sur les trois premières années d'application de la réforme du troisième cycle.

Since the establishment of the reform of medical studies' third cycle in 2017, the first two residency semesters define the "phase socle" whose objective is to provide the basic knowledge of the specialty. We have carried out a declarative survey, submitted in 2020 to all French residents in Oncology whose "phase socle" had taken place during the first 3 years of the reform. The main objectives of this survey were to evaluate the theoretical teaching of oncology as well as the practical hospital training provided during this phase. The response rate was 44% (among 355 residents, 155 answered). In terms of theoretical training, the level of satisfaction with the national teaching courses of the Collège National des Enseignants en Cancérologie and the distant learning courses on the SIDES-NG platform was considered satisfactory (average visual analog scale of 6.7/10 and 5.7/10, respectively). There was greater heterogeneity in the organization of local courses, of which only 50% of base phase residents benefited. In terms of practical training, the training value of the medical oncology and radiation oncology residencies was good (visual analogue scale 7.9/10 and 6.7/10, respectively), with educational objectives adapted to the base phase, but with a greater workload for medical oncology. This study provides feedback that shows the success of this reform in oncology. It also offers suggestions, which could be the basis to improve the formation of oncology residents.

Diversity Is Not Enough: Advancing a Framework for Antiracism in Medical Education.

Medical students, residents, and faculty have begun to examine and grapple with the legacy and persistence of structural racism in academic medicine in the United States. Until recently, the discourse and solutions have largely focused on augmenting diversity across the medical education continuum through increased numbers of learners from groups underrepresented in medicine (UIM). Despite deliberate measures implemented by medical schools, residency programs, academic institutions, and national organizations, meaningful growth in diversity has not been attained. To the contrary, the UIM representation among medical trainees has declined or remained below the representation in the general population. Inequities continue to be observed in multiple domains of medical education, including grading, admission to honor societies, and extracurricular obligations. These inequities, alongside learners' experiences and calls for action, led the authors to conclude that augmenting diversity is necessary but insufficient to achieve equity in the learning environment. In this article, the authors advance a 4-step framework, built on established principles and practices of antiracism, to dismantle structural racism in medical education. They ground each step of the framework in the concepts and skills familiar to medical educators. By drawing parallels with clinical reasoning, medical error, continuous quality improvement, the growth mindset, and adaptive expertise, the authors show how learners, faculty, and academic leaders can implement the framework's 4 steps-see, name, understand, and act-to shift the paradigm from a goal of diversity to a stance of antiracism in medical education.

Two sides of the same coin: educational and professional pathway for surgical residents.

AIM: To provide a review of medical malpractice cases ruled by the Italian Supreme Court with the aims at identifying lawsuits targeting involved with surgical residents. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Legal cases ruled by the Italian Supreme Court, from September 2020 to October 2020, pertaining to medical claims involving surgical residents were examined, using the main online databases. RESULTS: Of a total of eleven (n=11; 100%) cases identified, four (n= 4; 36,4%) cases addressed the standard of care pertaining to the surgical residents' medical activity. The legal reasoning of the Italian Supreme Court does not focus on the manual skill in the resident's medical performance, but rather on the choice to accept to treat the patient, regardless of the participation of the tutor. CONCLUSIONS: The performance of the surgical residents is made more difficult due to their peculiar nature, characterized by the complex interactions between the directives given by the tutor and the need to guarantee patients' needs. KEY WORDS: Surgical Residents, Tutor, Educational Pathway, Medical Malpractice, Standard of Care.

Characteristics and Attitudes of Aspiring Cardiothoracic Surgeons: A Survey Study.

BACKGROUND: Although recruiting highly qualified, diverse applicants into cardiothoracic surgery remains a national priority, their characteristics remain unknown. This study aims to describe current and future applicants in cardiothoracic surgery. METHODS: Aspiring cardiothoracic surgeons (students interested in matriculating in a North American training program) were voluntarily enrolled in the study through Twitter and email outreach. A 33-question survey evaluated their backgrounds, research experiences, attitudes, and interests within cardiothoracic surgery. Standard descriptive statistics were used. RESULTS: There were 111 participants, 40 of whom were female (36.0%) and 27 of whom identified as an underrepresented minority (24.3%). Of the total, 63 belonged to an institution with a cardiothoracic surgery training program (56.8%). A total of 91 students envisioned having a mostly operative career (82.0%) and 75 envisioned pursuing educational roles (67.6%). The most popular surgical specialties were heart transplantation (50.5%) and aortic surgery (47.8%). Participants selected having a high-intensity operative environment (81.2%) and an innovative academic environment (58.8%) as the most attractive qualities. Perceived lack of work-life balance (46%) and toxic training or work environment (28%) were the greatest deterrents. Finances during the application process were perceived as a potential barrier by 41 students (36.9%). Approximately 75% of students (83 of 111) had faculty as mentors; 46.8% (56 of 111) thought that cardiothoracic surgery faculty were approachable but had limited time for mentorship. CONCLUSIONS: This survey study characterized a nationally selected pool of aspiring cardiothoracic surgeons using social media. Future studies involving larger and more diverse cohorts are warranted to find areas for improvement in recruitment, retention, and diversity.

[Application of the « Junior Doctor ¼ status in Radiation Oncology]. / Guide du Docteur Junior en oncologie-radiothérapie.

Introduced in 2017, the reform of the 3rd cycle has modified the organization of the residency in all specialties, and in particular radiation oncology. The residency was thus divided into 3 phases with increasing knowledge and responsibilities. The latter, carried out under the status of "junior doctor", created and defined by decree n°2018-571 of July 3, 2018 and the decree of January 16, 2020, is a phase of supervised autonomy of the resident. Radiotherapy is a singular specialty, with multiple and complex activities, and requires multiple skills. A guide defining the status of the "Junior Doctor" in radiation oncology therefore appears necessary, defining each resident's role and obligations. This guide is of an advisory nature and must be adapted to the particularities of each department. This guide aims to help the implementation of the reform of the 3rd cycle in radiation oncology and especially the final year called the consolidation phase. It is destined to evolve, expanded by individual and collective feedback and the constant renewal of our speciality.

Medical Students' Views on Implementing the Core EPAs: Recommendations From Student Leaders at the Core EPAs Pilot Institutions.

In 2014, the Association of American Medical Colleges recruited 10 institutions across the United States to pilot the 13 Core Entrustable Professional Activities for Entering Residency (Core EPAs). The goal was to establish a competency-based framework to prepare graduating medical students for the transition to residency. Within the Core EPAs pilot, medical students play an influential role in the development and implementation of EPA-related curricula. Student engagement was a priority for the Core EPAs institutions given students' roles as the end users of the curriculum, thus they may offer valuable insight into its design and implementation. Here, the authors provide the perspective of medical students who serve as leaders in the Core EPAs pilot at their respective institutions. They describe student leadership models across the pilot institutions as well as 6 key challenges to implementation of the Core EPAs: (1) How and when should the Core EPAs be introduced? (2) Who is responsible for driving the assessment process? (3) What feedback mechanisms are required? (4) What systems are required for advising, mentoring, or coaching students? (5) Should EPA performance contribute to students' grades? and (6) Should entrustment decisions be tied to graduation requirements? Using a polarity management framework to address each challenge, the authors describe inherent tensions, approaches used by the Core EPAs pilot institutions, and student-centered recommendations for resolving each tension. By sharing the experiences and perspectives of students engaged in the Core EPAs pilot, the authors hope to inform implementation of EPA-oriented assessment practices and feedback across institutions in the United States.

International Medical Graduates: Promoting Equity and Belonging.

International medical school graduates (IMGs) play a vital role in the health care system of the United States. They constitute roughly one-quarter of the physician workforce, comprising a significant proportion of the primary care providers in high-need rural and urban areas, where they provide equal and, in some instances, better care than U.S. graduates. Nonetheless, they face a series of hurdles in entering U.S. residency programs and throughout their training experiences.IMGs must expend significant resources to obtain Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification, which includes Steps 1, 2 Clinical Knowledge and 2 Clinical Skills of the United States Medical Licensing Examination. They encounter the uncertainty of matching and, if successful, obtaining a visa to enter the United States. Once here, they need to adapt to the complexities of the health care system and familiarize themselves with the cultural nuances, professional behaviors, and communication skills of another country. They encounter biases and microaggressions and lack support groups and mentors. Those who choose an academic career are less likely to obtain leadership positions.This Perspective provides an overview of these challenges and highlights opportunities for change at local and national levels. Specifically, it identifies strategies that would assist IMGs before entry, at entry, during training, at the transition to practice, and in practice. The current COVID-19 pandemic highlights the shortage of physicians in the United States and illustrates the importance of ensuring that IMGs, who are essential health care workers, feel welcome, valued, and recognized for their contributions.

Professional autonomy and liability of the resident doctor: Between the hammer and the anvil.

Within the regime of professional liability of doctors in training, the limits and the medico-legal aspects of their professional duties are not well-defined. The Italian Court of Cassation established in its sentence no. 26311/2019 that resident doctors do not work at hospitals just to receive their professional training. They are, indeed, licensed physicians and therefore bear full responsibility for the acts performed within the compass of their professional activity. The purpose of this article is to briefly define the possible consequences of this judgment.