Rachel R Kelz, James L Mullen, Larry R Kaiser, Lori A Pray, Gregory P Shea, Jeff A Drebin, Chris J Wirtalla, Jon B Morris
OBJECTIVE(S): We modified the resident selection strategy in an attempt to reduce resident attrition (RA). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Despite implementation of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education work rules, lifestyle and generational priorities have fostered a persistent and relatively high attrition rate for surgical trainees. METHODS: An independent external review of residents who left the training program and a detailed analysis of the resident selection strategy were performed by an organizational management expert...
September 2010: Annals of Surgery