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

25598121

DOI

10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2014.10.040

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