| Neurosurgery certification in member societies of the world Federation of neurosurgical societies: Asia. | |
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PMID: 21600456 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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OBJECTIVE: To objectively compare the complexity and diversity of the certification process in neurological surgery in member societies of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies. METHODS: This study centers in continental Asia. We provide here an analysis based on the responses provided to a 13-item survey. The data received were analyzed, and three Regional Complexity Scores (RCS) were designed. To compare national board experience, eligibility requirements for access to the certification process, and the obligatory nature of the examinations, an RCS-Organizational score was created (20 points maximum). To analyze the complexity of the examination, an RCS-Components score was designed (20 points maximum). The sum of both is presented in a Global RCS score. Only those countries that responded to the survey and presented nationwide homogeneity in the conduction of neurosurgery examinations could be included within the scoring system. In addition, a descriptive summary of the certification process per responding society is also provided. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: On the basis of the data provided by our RCS system, the highest global RCS was achieved by South Korea and Malaysia (21/40 points) followed by the joint examination of Singapore and Hong-Kong (FRCS-Ed) (20/40 points), Japan (17/40 points), the Philippines (15/40 points), and Taiwan (13 points). The experience from these leading countries should be of value to all countries within Asia. Peer Review Article. |
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Jaime Gasco; Jonathan D Braun; Ian E McCutcheon; Peter M Black |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: World neurosurgery Volume: 75 ISSN: 1878-8750 ISO Abbreviation: World Neurosurg Publication Date: 2011 Mar-Apr |
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Created Date: 2011-05-23 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101528275 Medline TA: World Neurosurg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 325-34 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Division of Neurological Surgery at University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA. |
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