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Nondesignated preliminary residents in general surgery: 25-year outcomes.
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PMID:  21810503     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
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BACKGROUND: This study assesses the outcomes of nondesignated preliminary (NDP) residents in general surgery (GS) at an independent, nonuniversity training program.
METHODS: Records of all NDP residents from 1984-1985 through 2008-2009 were reviewed, and residents' careers were followed. Designated preliminary and categorical residents were excluded.
RESULTS: Sixty-two residents completed the NDP year. Three of these residents also completed a second postgraduate NDP year. A total of 60 NDPs (97%) continued in accredited postgraduate programs. Forty-eight graduates (77%) pursued surgery-associated careers: 26 (42%) in GS and 22 (35%) in other surgery-related specialties. Eleven of the 26 NDPs who entered GS (42%) became categorical residents in our program. All NDP GS graduates are board certified, board eligible, or are residents in training.
CONCLUSIONS: After a preliminary year in GS, NDPs continued in postgraduate medical education followed by board certification, usually in GS or surgery-related specialties. NDPs often obtain categorical positions in the parent GS program.
Authors:
Christopher M Pezzi; Thomas J Leibrandt; Rebecca T Augustine; Steven Nakao; Karen R Borman; Thomas L Dent; John S Kukora
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Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of surgery     Volume:  202     ISSN:  1879-1883     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Surg.     Publication Date:  2011 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-08-03     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370473     Medline TA:  Am J Surg     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  233-6     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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