scholarly journals Evaluation of the Current Perspectives on Letters of Recommendation for Residency Applicants among Plastic Surgery Program Directors

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Shultz ◽  
R. C. Mahabir ◽  
J. Song ◽  
C. N. Verheyden
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Average Response ◽  
Current Perspective ◽  
Resident Selection ◽  
Question Survey ◽  
Letter Format ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Letters Of Recommendation

Background. The goals of this project were to evaluate the current perspective on letters of recommendation and to assess the need for, and acceptance of, a more standardized letter of recommendation (LOR). Methods. An eight-question survey was distributed to plastic surgery program directors. A five-point Likert scale was selected as a means of quantifying the participants’ responses to the survey. Results. Twenty-eight of 71 program directors (39.4%) completed the survey. The majority of participants felt that current LOR did not offer a realistic way to compare applicants (mean±SD, 2.9±0.8). While most agreed that increasing the objectivity of LOR would be valuable in comparing applicants (mean±SD, 4.1±0.9), the overall average response to whether a more standardized letter format would improve the resident selection process remained only slightly better than neutral (mean±SD, 3.5±1.2). Most of the chairmen supported the notion that familiarity with the author of the LOR strengthened the recommendation (mean±SD, 4.5±0.6). Conclusion. The majority of plastic surgery program directors would like more objectivity in comparing applicants but are ambivalent about a standardized letter of recommendation.

Evaluation of a Resident Selection Process in Plastic Surgery

1999 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 261-265
Author(s):  
Mitchell H Brown ◽  
David Backstein ◽  
Glenn Regehr
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Resident Selection

scholarly journals Resident Behaviours to Prioritize According to Canadian Plastic Surgeons

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 148-155
Author(s):  
Peter Mankowski ◽  
Daniel Demsey ◽  
Erin Brown ◽  
Aaron Knox
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
High Performing ◽  
Surgery Training ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Resident Selection ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: Many articles have been published outlining the resident selection process for plastic surgery training programs. However, which qualities Canadian plastic surgeons value most in their current residents remains unclear. A national survey study was conducted to identify which attributes surgeons associate with the highest resident performance and which behaviours trainees should prioritize during their training. Methods: A literature review was performed to identify studies that documented attributes valued in plastic surgery applicants and characteristics of high-performing surgical residents. These qualities were extracted to construct a survey consisting of both ranking and open-ended questions. After an iterative review process, the survey was disseminated nationally to consultants and trainees of Canadian plastic surgery training programs. Results: Survey responses were obtained from 120 invitees and a weighted rank was calculated for each evaluated attribute. The terms integrity, professional, and work ethic were viewed as the most important attributes prized by surgeons. Dishonesty, lack of dependability, and unprofessionalism were viewed as the most concerning behaviours. Additionally, disinterest and arrogance were identified by the open-ended questions as behaviours surgeons would like to see less frequently in their trainees. When compared to surgeons, trainees undervalued the importance of knowledge and the impact of unprofessional behaviour. Conclusions: With the multiple roles that a resident must fulfill, understanding which attributes are of the most importance will help focus self-directed learning and development within residency programs. Ultimately, instilling the importance of integrity and professionalism is most highly valued by members of the Canadian plastic surgery community.

The Role of Letters of Recommendation in the Selection Process of Surgical Residents in Canada: A National Survey of Program Directors

2017 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 762-767 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yousef Marwan ◽  
Feras Waly ◽  
Nizar Algarni ◽  
Abdullah Addar ◽  
Neil Saran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Surgical Residents ◽  
Letters Of Recommendation

Microsurgery Fellowship Website and Social Media Presence: Are Programs Optimizing Recruitment Strategy?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Atia ◽  
Hannah C. Langdell ◽  
Andrew Hollins ◽  
Ronnie L. Shammas ◽  
Adam Glener ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
San Francisco ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Recruitment Strategy ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Social Media Presence ◽  
Eligibility Requirements ◽  
Program Description

Abstract Background Microsurgery fellowship applicants make decisions for future training based on information obtained from colleagues, mentors, and microsurgery fellowship program Websites (MFWs). In this study, we sought to evaluate the accessibility and quality of available information by microsurgery programs by analyzing the most commonly used web resources and social media outlets for applicants. Methods The San Francisco (SF) Match and American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Websites were queried in April 2020 for microsurgery fellowship programs (MFPs) participating in the SF Match. Twenty-two independent variables of information were assessed on MFWs based on previously published data. Social media presence was also assessed by querying Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for official hospital, plastic surgery residency, and microsurgery fellowship accounts. Results All 24 MFWs participating in the SF Match had a webpage. Program description, faculty listing, operative volume, and eligibility requirements were listed for all programs (100%). The majority of MFWs listed affiliated hospitals (75%), provided a link to the fellowship application (66.7%), listed interview dates (66.7%), and highlighted research interests (50%). A minority of MFWs provided information on conference schedule (37.5%), current fellow listing (25%), previous fellow listing (16.67%), and positions held by previous fellows (8.33%). No MFWs (0%) presented information on selection process, or rotation schedule.All hospitals with an MFP had a Facebook page and nearly all had Instagram (83.3%) and Twitter accounts (95.8%). Plastic surgery residency programs at the same institution of an MFP had social media presence on Facebook (38.9%), Twitter (38.9%), and Instagram (66.7%). Only three MFPs had Facebook accounts (12.5%) and none had Instagram or Twitter accounts. Conclusion As the field of microsurgery continues to grow, the need for effective recruitment and training of microsurgeons continues to be essential. Overall, we conclude that both the accessibility and quality of information available to applicants are limited, which is a missed opportunity for recruitment.

Facelift Part II: Surgical Techniques and Complications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed M Hashem ◽  
Rafael A Couto ◽  
Chris Surek ◽  
Marco Swanson ◽  
James E Zins
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Aesthetic Surgery ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Recent Survey ◽  
Critical Reading ◽  
Neck Lift ◽  
Macs Lift ◽  
Face And Neck Lift

Abstract Although previous publications have reviewed face and neck-lift anatomy and technique from different perspectives, seldom were the most-relevant anatomical details and widely practiced techniques comprehensively summarized in a single work. As a result, the beginner is left with a plethora of varied publications that require sorting, re-arrangement, and critical reading. A recent survey of US plastic surgery residents and program directors disclosed less facility with facelift surgery when compared to aesthetic surgery of the breast and trunk. To this end four of the widely practiced facelift techniques (ie, MACS-lift, lateral-SMASectomy, extended-SMAS, and composite rhytidectomy) are described in an easy review format. The highlights of each are formatted followed by a summary of complications. Finally, the merits and limitations of these individual techniques are thoroughly compared and discussed.

Research on Material Selection with Multi-Attribute Decision Method and G1 Method

2014 ◽  
Vol 952 ◽  
pp. 20-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Jun Xie
Keyword(s):  
Material Selection ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Selection Problem ◽  
Topsis Method ◽  
Attribute Weight ◽  
Multi Attribute Decision Making ◽  
Judgment Matrix ◽  
Optimal Material ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Better Than

The selection of an optimal material is an important aspect of design for mechanical, electrical, thermal, chemical or other application. Many factors (attributes) need to be considered in material selection process, and thus material selection problem is a multi-attribute decision making (MADM) problem. This paper proposes a new MADM method for material selection problem. G1 method does not need to test consistency of the judgment matrix. Thus it is better than AHP. In this paper, firstly, we use the G1 method to determine the attribute weight. Then TOPSIS method is used to calculate the closeness of the candidate materials with respect positive solution. A practical material selection case is used to demonstrate the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method.

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