Recent Training Trends in Independent Plastic Surgery Graduates: American Board of Surgery Certification and Academic Priorities.

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Citation: Annals of Plastic Surgery. 90(6):611-615, 2023 06 01.PMID: 37311317Department: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/MedStar Washington Hospital Center | Plastic Surgery ResidencyForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: *Plastic Surgery Procedures | *Surgery, Plastic | Certification | Emotions | Fellowships and Scholarships | Humans | Year: 2023Local holdings: Available online from MWHC library: 2001 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - 2006ISSN:
  • 0148-7043
Name of journal: Annals of plastic surgeryAbstract: BACKGROUND: Among independent plastic surgery graduates, most have general surgery training, but the utility of American Board of Surgery (ABS) certification in plastic surgery practice is unclear. We elucidated attitudes and trends of ABS certification in American Board of Plastic Surgery diplomates.CONCLUSIONS: American Board of Surgery certification is a priority to independent plastic surgery trainees, despite potential disruption to training, personal costs, and unclear utility to their practice. Although few perform general surgery procedures, most plan to recertify. Future studies should investigate recertification among surgeons later in their careers and the impacts of dual board certification on plastic surgery practice. Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.METHODS: American Board of Plastic Surgery diplomates from 2018 to 2020 were reviewed to identify independent plastic surgery graduates. These graduates were anonymously surveyed regarding demographics, employment, fellowships, practices, and attitudes toward ABS certification.RESULTS: Of 568 American Board of Plastic Surgery diplomates, 223 independent graduates (39%) were identified. Sixty-eight percent of these graduates were ABS certified, 80% of whom achieved certification during the beginning of plastic and reconstructive surgery training; 41% were fellowship trained. About half are in private practice, 25% are part of a hospital group, and 17% work in universities. Of 223 independent graduates, 54 (24.4%) completed the survey; 85.2% reported ABS certification, and 21.7% perform general surgery procedures. Most stated that general surgery training was valuable to their career, regardless of certification. Most agreed that ABS certification benefited their career; 63% plan to recertify. Of those surveyed, 59.3% had completed a plastic surgery fellowship. Non-fellowship-trained surgeons felt more strongly that ABS certification was beneficial (P = 0.014) and valued by patients (P = 0.026) compared with fellowship-trained surgeons.All authors: Azimi R, Gosman A, Lee CJ, Reid CM, Willey BFiscal year: FY2023Digital Object Identifier: Date added to catalog: 2023-07-27
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BACKGROUND: Among independent plastic surgery graduates, most have general surgery training, but the utility of American Board of Surgery (ABS) certification in plastic surgery practice is unclear. We elucidated attitudes and trends of ABS certification in American Board of Plastic Surgery diplomates.

CONCLUSIONS: American Board of Surgery certification is a priority to independent plastic surgery trainees, despite potential disruption to training, personal costs, and unclear utility to their practice. Although few perform general surgery procedures, most plan to recertify. Future studies should investigate recertification among surgeons later in their careers and the impacts of dual board certification on plastic surgery practice. Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

METHODS: American Board of Plastic Surgery diplomates from 2018 to 2020 were reviewed to identify independent plastic surgery graduates. These graduates were anonymously surveyed regarding demographics, employment, fellowships, practices, and attitudes toward ABS certification.

RESULTS: Of 568 American Board of Plastic Surgery diplomates, 223 independent graduates (39%) were identified. Sixty-eight percent of these graduates were ABS certified, 80% of whom achieved certification during the beginning of plastic and reconstructive surgery training; 41% were fellowship trained. About half are in private practice, 25% are part of a hospital group, and 17% work in universities. Of 223 independent graduates, 54 (24.4%) completed the survey; 85.2% reported ABS certification, and 21.7% perform general surgery procedures. Most stated that general surgery training was valuable to their career, regardless of certification. Most agreed that ABS certification benefited their career; 63% plan to recertify. Of those surveyed, 59.3% had completed a plastic surgery fellowship. Non-fellowship-trained surgeons felt more strongly that ABS certification was beneficial (P = 0.014) and valued by patients (P = 0.026) compared with fellowship-trained surgeons.

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