Table 1. Descriptive characteristics of general surgery residents.

-	-	n	%
Do you think you received enough practical training during your residency?	Yes	220	51.64
	No	206	48.36
Do you think you received enough theoretical training during your residency?	Yes	80	18.78
	No	346	81.22
Are resident physicians encouraged to study academically in your clinic and are they provided with the necessary support in this regard?	Yes	144	33.90
	No	281	66.10
Do you consider your education sufficient for specialization?	Yes	203	47.65
	No	223	52.35
Do you have information about the core education program?	Yes	203	47.65
	No	223	52.35
Is there an assistant report card application in your clinic?	Yes	237	55.63
	No	189	44.37
Do you do your clinical rotations in the officially specified manner?	Yes	149	34.98
	No	277	65.02
Do you plan to take the Turkish Surgery Association proficiency exam?	Yes	317	74.41
	No	109	25.59
Do you use your leave right after duty?	Yes	332	77.93
	No	94	22.07
How many hours do you work per week?	40-50 hours	36	8.45
	50-60 hours	100	23.47
	60 hours and above	290	68.08
Do you work shifts every other day?	Yes	151	35.45
	No	275	64.55
Do you work more than 8 hours per month?	Yes	31	7.28
	No	395	92.72
Do you find resident physician salaries sufficient?	Yes	36	8.45
	No	389	91.31
Are there any delays in the payment of your duty fees?	Yes	304	71.36
	No	122	28.64
Do you have concerns about your life safety while serving in your clinic?	Yes	262	61.50
	No	164	38.50
Do you think you received enough practical training during your residency?	Yes	237	55.63
	No	54	12.68
	Undecided	135	31.69