Title
Recent trends in the operative experience of junior pediatric surgical attendings: a study of APSA applicant case logs
Publication Date
2015
Journal Title
J Pediatr Surg
Abstract
PURPOSE: Pediatric surgical education and workforce have changed significantly in the past decade. To document trends in the operative experiences of junior pediatric surgeons, we examined case logs submitted by applicants for membership to APSA. METHODS: Case logs for 164 APSA membership applicants from 2006 to 2013 were reviewed. Total case volume, categories, and specific operations were analyzed. Negative binomial regression assessed for significant associations between the number of cases and the application year, presence of a pediatric surgery training program, region of the country, and years since fellowship completion. RESULTS: Overall case numbers decreased initially after 2006/2007, but have remained stable since. Decreasing trends were seen in a number of specific cases/categories. The number of newborn cases did not change. Significant variations in operative experience were identified depending upon region, presence of a pediatric surgery training program, and years since fellowship completion. Median reported value for several important cases was
Volume Number
50
Issue Number
1
Pages
186-90
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2015/01/20
Status
Faculty; Northwell Researcher
Facility
School of Medicine; Northwell Health
Primary Department
General Pediatrics
Additional Departments
Surgery
PMID
DOI
10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2014.10.040