Mapping the Mentorship Landscape in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Training Programs: A Cross-Canadian Survey.

IF 2.6 3区医学 Q1 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-25 DOI:10.1002/ohn.1166

Tanya Chen, Jennifer A Silver, Hadi Seikaly, Lily H P Nguyen, Yvonne Chan

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Abstract

Objective: This study aims to explore the current landscape of mentorship within Canadian Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS) programs by investigating the experiences and perspectives of OHNS trainees and program directors (PDs).

Study design: A cross-sectional survey study.

Methods: Anonymized online questionnaires were sent to all residents and PDs of the 13 accredited OHNS residency programs across Canada. The questionnaires collected qualitative and quantitative information about the type of mentorship (formal vs informal) programs implemented, as well as individuals' experiences and opinions on mentorship.

Results: Of residents, 57.1% (92/161) completed the survey, whereas 84.6% (11/13) of PDs completed the survey. Of residents, 45.7% (42/92) participated in formal mentorship programs and 72.8% (67/92) participated in informal mentorship programs. The PDs perceived the importance of formal mentorship at 3.0/5. Residents reported greater satisfaction with informal mentorship relationships compared to formal mentorship (4.4/5 vs 3.7/5, P < .01) due to a more organic initiation of relationship and a better personality match. The main areas for improvement of current mentorship programs included the availability of mentors, networking opportunities, and protected time for encounters.

Conclusion: Surgical residents found informal mentorship to be more beneficial than formal mentorship. However, residency programs should provide more guidance and structure to optimize hybrid mentorship opportunities and mentor selection/availability. Mentorship training or development resources for attending physicians and feedback opportunities are essential for efficient relationships.

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绘制耳鼻喉头颈外科培训项目的指导景观：一项跨加拿大调查。

目的：本研究旨在通过调查加拿大耳鼻喉头颈外科（OHNS）项目学员和项目主任（pd）的经验和观点，探讨目前加拿大耳鼻喉头颈外科（OHNS）项目指导的现状。研究设计：横断面调查研究。方法：将匿名在线问卷发送给加拿大13个OHNS认证居住计划的所有居民和pd。问卷收集了关于实施的师友项目类型（正式与非正式）的定性和定量信息，以及个人对师友的经验和意见。结果：57.1%的居民（92/161）完成了调查，而84.6%的pd（11/13）完成了调查。45.7%（42/92）的居民参加了正式的师徒计划，72.8%（67/92）的居民参加了非正式的师徒计划。pd认为正式指导的重要性为3.0/5。与正式师徒关系相比，住院医师对非正式师徒关系的满意度更高（4.4/5 vs 3.7/5， P）。结论：外科住院医师认为非正式师徒关系比正式师徒关系更有益。然而，实习计划应该提供更多的指导和结构，以优化混合指导机会和导师选择/可用性。为主治医生提供指导培训或发展资源以及反馈机会对于有效的关系至关重要。

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Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery 医学-耳鼻喉科学

CiteScore

6.70

自引率

2.90%

发文量

250

审稿时长

2-4 weeks

期刊介绍： Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (OTO-HNS) is the official peer-reviewed publication of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. The mission of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is to publish contemporary, ethical, clinically relevant information in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery (ear, nose, throat, head, and neck disorders) that can be used by otolaryngologists, clinicians, scientists, and specialists to improve patient care and public health.