A Targeted Needs Assessment for a Transitional “Boot Camp” Curriculum for Pediatric Surgery Residents

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dc.contributor.advisorOddone Paolucci, Elizabeth
dc.contributor.authorBlackmore, Christopher
dc.date.accessioned2015-04-30T20:53:58Z
dc.date.available2015-06-22T07:00:49Z
dc.date.issued2015-04-30
dc.date.submitted2015en
dc.description.abstractTransition periods in medical education are associated with increased risk for learners and patients. In pediatric surgery, the transition to specialty is especially difficult as learners adjust to new patient populations. In this study we performed a targeted needs assessment to determine the ideal content and format of a pediatric surgery boot camp to aid in the transition to residency. The survey was distributed to pediatric surgery residents and staff across North America. No significant differences were identified between staff and residents in survey responses. The top 5 topics identified for inclusion in a boot camp were: 1) Fluid and electrolyte management, 2) Appendicitis, 3) Pediatric Hernias, 4) Nutrition and 5) Pain Management. The preferred duration for a boot camp was 3-4 days using a variety of educational methods including e-learning, simulation and small group teaching. Based on results of the needs assessment survey, a novel pediatric surgery boot camp curriculum can be developed.en_US
dc.identifier.citationBlackmore, C. (2015). A Targeted Needs Assessment for a Transitional “Boot Camp” Curriculum for Pediatric Surgery Residents (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/25053en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/25053
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11023/2196
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studies
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subjectMedicine and Surgery
dc.subject.classificationMedical Educationen_US
dc.subject.classificationcurriculum designen_US
dc.subject.classificationboot campen_US
dc.titleA Targeted Needs Assessment for a Transitional “Boot Camp” Curriculum for Pediatric Surgery Residents
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineCommunity Health Sciences
thesis.degree.disciplineMedical Education
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)
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