Satisfaction with continuing education at a level 1 trauma center-Results of a survey and development of a competency-based continuing education concept

Katthagen JC, Deichsel A, Schenk C, Stolberg-Stolberg J, Glasbrenner J, Raschke MJ

Abstract

Background Structured competency-based training is one of the most frequently articulated wishes of residents. Methods A survey of 19 residents was conducted regarding their satisfaction with the resident education at a level 1 trauma center. In this article the development of a revised competency-based education concept was carried out. Results The survey reflected uncertainty as to whether the current structures could meet the requirements of the residency regulations. The improved competency-based education concept consists of clinical mentoring, competency-based catalogs of learning objectives, regular theoretical and practical workshops as well as regular and structured staff evaluations. Conclusion The education concept presented reflects the attempt to establish a contemporary surgical training program which will be evaluated as it progresses.