Table 3.
Elements of orthopeadic training and their perceived value to orthopaedic residents (n = 41)
| Value to overall orthopaedic education | Value to surgical skills education | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1-3 N (%) | Rank 4-6 N (%) | Rank 7-9 N (%) | Rank 1-3 N (%) | Rank 4-6 N (%) | Rank 7-9 N (%) | |
| Observation/participation in OR | 34(85.0) | 6 (15.0) | - | 38(95.0) | 2(5.0) | - |
| Skills lab sessions | 14(35.0) | 18 (45.0) | 8 (20.0) | 38(95.0) | 2(5.0) | - |
| Teaching: clinic | 19 (47.5) | 12(30.0) | 9 (22.5) | 1(2.6) | 7(17.9) | 31(79.5) |
| Teaching: sr. residents/fellows/colleagues | 26(65.0) | 10(25.0) | 4(10.0) | 24(61.5) | 11(28.2) | 4(10.3) |
| Teaching: videos | 5(12.5) | 7(17.5) | 28(70.0) | 15(37.5) | 21(52.5) | 4(10.0) |
| Case-based lectures and conferences | 10(25.0) | 24(60.0) | 6(15.0) | 1(2.5) | 18(46.2) | 20(51.3) |
| Didactic lectures and conferences | 5(12.5) | 18(45.0) | 17(42.5) | 3(7.7) | 8(20.5) | 28 (71.8) |
| Textbook readings | 5(12.5) | 12(30.0) | 23(57.5) | 1(2.6) | 31(79.5) | 7 (17.9) |
| Journal articles | 2(5.0) | 12(30.0) | 26(65.0) | 1(2.4) | 17(41.5) | 23(56.1) |
Note: Number of respondents varies due to missing data.