Editor's Picks A self-administered survey of 347 general surgeons who have had one or more pregnancies during residency found that 39% considered leaving residency and nearly 30% would discourage female medical students from entering surgery due to the difficulties associated with balancing training with pregnancy and motherhood.
 
When asked to accurately recall decisions and recommendations from their physicians, only about half of patients are able to do so without prompting, according to a study published in PLOS One.
Residency Program Alert subscribers can peruse all of the online articles from the March 2018 issue of the newsletter here.
This month’s issue includes articles on: how advanced practice professionals benefit residents, professional development for coordinators, and CLER reports.
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With 200 flashcards and a workbook featuring 50 questions concerning coordinators’ responsibilities, you can use this toolkit to test your ACGME accreditation knowledge and ensure your facility is in compliance.
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