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Anna Weiss, Katherine Chia-Shyuan Lee, Sarah L. Blair, Sonia Ramamoorthy,
Volume 4, Issue 2 (5-2015)
Abstract
Context
Mentorship in academic medicine, surgery, and surgical subspecialties has been examined broadly in the literature at the student, resident, early, and senior faculty level. These studies have explored mentorship in general, as well as gender specific differences or issues that arise. Less studied is the idea of collaboration in surgical training.
Evidence Acquisition
The objective of this review is to summarize the current literature on mentorship and delineate its future.
Results
Traditional paradigms of the mentor plotting the career of the mentee may not be possible in the future. In the ever-changing practice of surgery, time constraints are only increasing, making the act of mentoring more difficult.
Conclusions
The mentee or trainee must take a more active role and seek out mentorship, seek out collaboration, be more proactive, and communicate their needs and career goals early on.
Anna Weiss, Damini Tandon, Katherine C. Lee, Bindu Chandrasekaran, Nicole Lopez, Sonia L. Ramamoorthy, Vanessa Malcarne, Sarah L. Blair,
Volume 5, Issue 1 (2-2016)
Abstract
Background
There is no literature on the administrative chief resident (ACR) in surgery or disparities of this leadership position.
Objectives
The aim of this study is to examine the rates of perceived female and minority leadership at the resident level.
Patients and Methods
After institutional review board (IRB) approval, a pilot survey was sent to surgical residents and faculty at a single university surgical program. The survey was revised based on small group feedback and a specialist in study design. It was then sent to all US surgical residents and program directors, and analyzed using Survey Monkey.
Results
There was a 10% resident response rate, 22% program director, most from a program with 50% female residents. 71% report no clear ACR policy, 64% believe the position appointed. Half report less than 25% female ACRs, 54% zero minority ACRs. Program directors reported more female ACRs, but similar lack of selection policy. 54% believe ACR receives a stipend. 31% report more than 75% went into academics.
Conclusions
Although most surgical programs train 50% female residents, residents perceive that fewer than 25% ACRs are female. ACRs in the United States are often receiving a stipend and going into academic practice. Programs should keep diversity in mind in appointing ACR.
Mrs Ghazale Shabani, Mrs Tayebeh Mokhber,
Volume 10, Issue 2 (12-2021)
Abstract
The prevalence of body image dissatisfaction is considered high in both developed and developing countries. Studies on obese individuals have shown associations between the risks of obesity and its hazardous effects both on physical and mental health as well as on the body image. Development of body image dissatisfaction in Eastern communities has been increased in the past years. Despite many studies in Asian societies, In Iran, studies are scattered and limited. Preventing and alleviating body Image dissatisfaction among Iranian obese women is an important area for policy and practice, but the effectiveness of many interventions has been questioned because of the lack of evidence. A systematic review was conducted to determine the effectiveness of health promotion interventions that target body Image dissatisfaction in Iranian obese women. Quantitative outcome studies between March 2016 and February 2021 in English and Persian language were included. Articles were identified by searching electronic databases, journals and abstracts, and contacting key informants. Information was extracted and synthesized using a standard form. 9 studies were identified. their design, methods, quality and transferability varied considerably. Just 1 of the 10 effective interventions were group activities. The review suggests that all of interventions are effective, involving some form of mindfulness and emotion regulation training that targeted obese women.
