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Defining Practice Readiness in Pediatric Surgery Fellowship: A Qualitative Analysis.
Journal of Surgical Education 2024 Februrary 25
INTRODUCTION: While competency-based training is at the forefront of educational innovation in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery training programs should not wait for downstream changes. There is currently no consensus on what it means for a pediatric surgery fellow to be "practice-ready". In this study, we aimed to provide a framework for better defining competency and practice readiness in a way that can support the Milestones system and allow for improved assessment of pediatric surgery fellows.
METHODS: For this exploratory qualitative study, we developed an interview guide with nine questions focused on how faculty recognize competency and advance autonomy among pediatric surgery fellows. Demographic information was collected using an anonymous online survey platform. We iteratively reviewed data from each interview to ensure adequate information power was achieved to answer the research question. We used inductive reasoning and thematic analysis to determine appropriate codes. Additionally, the Dreyfus model was used as a framework to guide interpretation and contextualize the responses. Through this method, we generated common themes.
RESULTS: A total of 19 pediatric surgeons were interviewed. We identified four major themes from 127 codes that practicing pediatric surgeons associate with practice-readiness of a fellow: skill-based competency, the recognition and benefits of struggle, developing expertise and facilitating autonomy, and difficulties in variability of evaluation. While variability in evaluation is not typically included in the concept of practice readiness, assessment and evaluation were described by study participants as essential aspects of how practicing pediatric surgeons perceive practice readiness and competency in pediatric surgery fellows. Competency was further divided into interpersonal versus technical skills. Sub-themes within struggle included personal and professional struggle, benefits of struggle and how to identify and assist those who are struggling. Autonomy was commonly stated as variable based on the attending.
CONCLUSION: Our analysis yielded several themes associated with practice readiness of pediatric surgery fellows. We aim to further refine our list of themes using the Dreyfus Model as our interpretive framework and establish consensus amongst the community of pediatric surgeons in order to define competency and key elements that make a fellow practice-ready. Further work will then focus on establishing assessment metrics and educational interventions directed at achieving such key elements.
METHODS: For this exploratory qualitative study, we developed an interview guide with nine questions focused on how faculty recognize competency and advance autonomy among pediatric surgery fellows. Demographic information was collected using an anonymous online survey platform. We iteratively reviewed data from each interview to ensure adequate information power was achieved to answer the research question. We used inductive reasoning and thematic analysis to determine appropriate codes. Additionally, the Dreyfus model was used as a framework to guide interpretation and contextualize the responses. Through this method, we generated common themes.
RESULTS: A total of 19 pediatric surgeons were interviewed. We identified four major themes from 127 codes that practicing pediatric surgeons associate with practice-readiness of a fellow: skill-based competency, the recognition and benefits of struggle, developing expertise and facilitating autonomy, and difficulties in variability of evaluation. While variability in evaluation is not typically included in the concept of practice readiness, assessment and evaluation were described by study participants as essential aspects of how practicing pediatric surgeons perceive practice readiness and competency in pediatric surgery fellows. Competency was further divided into interpersonal versus technical skills. Sub-themes within struggle included personal and professional struggle, benefits of struggle and how to identify and assist those who are struggling. Autonomy was commonly stated as variable based on the attending.
CONCLUSION: Our analysis yielded several themes associated with practice readiness of pediatric surgery fellows. We aim to further refine our list of themes using the Dreyfus Model as our interpretive framework and establish consensus amongst the community of pediatric surgeons in order to define competency and key elements that make a fellow practice-ready. Further work will then focus on establishing assessment metrics and educational interventions directed at achieving such key elements.
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