| Problem neurology residents: A national survey. | |
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PMID: 21670442 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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OBJECTIVES: Problem residents are found across most medical specialties at a prevalence of about 10%. This study was designed to explore the prevalence and causes of problem neurology residents and to compare neurology programs' responses and outcomes. METHODS: Directors of 126 US neurology residency programs were sent an electronic survey. We collected data on demographics, first and all "identifiers" of problem residents, and year of training in which the problem was found. We asked about observable signs, etiology, and who performed remediation. We asked what resources were used and what outcomes occurred. RESULTS: Ninety-five program directors completed surveys (75% response rate). Almost all neurology programs have problem residents (81%). Age, sex, marital status, being a US native, or attending a US medical school had no effect on problem status. Being a parent carried a lower likelihood of problems (32%). Most commonly the problem is acted on during the first year of training. Faculty members without defined educational roles were the most frequent first identifiers. Program directors were the most common remediators. The most common remediation techniques were increasing supervision and assigning a faculty mentor. Graduate medical education office and psychiatric or psychological counseling services were most often used. Eleven percent of problem residents required a program for impaired physicians and 14% required a leave of absence. Sixteen percent were dismissed from their programs. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of problem residents in neurology is similar to other disciplines, and various resources are available to remediate them. |
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David S Tabby; Muhammed H Majeed; Robert J Schwartzman |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Neurology Volume: 76 ISSN: 1526-632X ISO Abbreviation: Neurology Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-06-14 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401060 Medline TA: Neurology Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2119-23 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Department of Neurology, Drexel University College of Medicine, 219 N Broad St., 7th Fl., Philadelphia, PA 19107 David.Tabby@drexelmed.edu. |
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