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Scheffel D, Wirkner J, Adler S, Wassilew G, Dragowsky K, Seemann R, Fröhlich S, Kasch R. [Promoting young academics in anesthesiology: factors for an attractive internship]. Anaesthesist 2022; 71:362-372. [PMID: 35507045 PMCID: PMC9068631 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-021-00936-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Practical experiences in clinical traineeships can shape the later specialty choice of medical students. KEY QUESTION The following study aimed to find factors in anesthesiological clinical traineeship that encourage students to specialize in the field. MATERIAL AND METHODS As part of a nationwide online survey conducted by the working group for education of the German Association for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, DGOU), study participants (n = 479) answered questions about their minimum 4‑week traineeship in anesthesiology. The information on items was analyzed in six content categories: 1) integration into the team, 2) acquisition of skills, 3) teachers, 4) quality of teaching, 5) structure of teaching and 6) satisfaction with the clinical internship. The respondents were subdivided into 4 groups by answering the question "Could you imagine an elective in anesthesiology during the final year (PJ)" with "Yes, I have made this decision after the clinical traineeship" (JdF, n = 212, 44%), "No I have decided against an elective during the final year after the traineeship" (NdF, n = 56, 12%), "Yes I have decided for an elective in anesthesiology before the internship" (JvF Yes: n = 144, 30%) and "No, I have decided against an elective in anesthesiology before the internship" (NvF: n = 67, 14%). Answers of the participants regarding the six content categories were compared between the four groups. RESULTS The survey reached all medical faculties in Germany and included participants with an average age of 25.8 years and a balanced gender ratio. There were significant differences between satisfied and dissatisfied students in all four subgroups. Of the 479 respondents, 211 (44%) were already set regarding their decision of choosing anesthesiology as an elective during the final year before the clinical traineeship. Of the respondents 268 (56%) were influenced by the internship, 212 (44%) of them positively. In total, 81% of the trainees rated the internship as "satisfying". Students who were satisfied with the overall internship and who spoke in favor of the PJ elective in anesthesiology differed significantly from the other groups in the categories of team integration, skills acquisition, structure and quality of teaching. The teaching of practical skills and specialist knowledge as well as the integration into diagnostics and treatment planning promoted the recruitment of young people. DISCUSSION The positively evaluated anesthesiology internship promotes later specialty choice, with quality and structure of the teaching affecting student satisfaction. Trainees who were attracted by anesthesiology gave better overall ratings and acquired more skills during the course of the internship. In order to win aspiring doctors for anesthesiology, the medical team has to integrate trainees well and support the acquisition of practical skills and specialist knowledge. In addition, didactics and practical relevance should be given high priority.
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- D Scheffel
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Str., 17475, Greifswald, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Str., 17475, Greifswald, Deutschland
- Institut für Psychologie, Lehrstuhl für Physiologische und Klinische Psychologie/Psychotherapie, Universität Greifswald, Greifswald, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Anästhesie, Intensiv‑, Notfall- und Schmerzmedizin, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Str., 17475, Greifswald, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Str., 17475, Greifswald, Deutschland
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- Centrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Orthopädische Klinik und Poliklinik, Poliklinik der Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Doberaner Str. 142, 18057, Rostock, Deutschland.
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Str., 17475, Greifswald, Deutschland.
- Orthopädische Klinik und Poliklinik, Poliklinik der Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Doberaner Str. 142, 18057, Rostock, Deutschland.
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Kasch R, Wirkner J, Hosten N, Hinz P, Napp M, Kessler R. Subinternship in Radiology - A Practical Start to the Specialization? ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2016; 188:1024-1030. [PMID: 27657345 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-113612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Purpose: To identify factors influencing medical students to choose radiology in the four-month clinical elective in the final year of medical school following radiology subinternships. Materials and Methods: A subsample of medical students in a nationwide German online survey evaluated a subinternship in radiology (19 items). They were divided into four groups: Students who could imagine doing a clinical elective in radiology in the practical year based on their experiences during the subinternship ("yes, based on subinternship"), students who could not ("no, based on subinternship") and students who had made this decision prior to the subinternship ("yes, prior to subinternship" and "no, prior to subinternship"). Results: 94 medical students evaluated a radiology subinternship (54.4 % females). Based on their experiences during the subinternship, 54 students (57.4 %) intended to do a final year clinical elective in radiology, 39 of them (41.5 %) being encouraged by the subinternship. 40 (42.6 %) reported having a negative attitude towards a clinical elective in radiology, 16 of them (17.0 %) having made this decision based on their subinternship experience. Groups did not differ regarding gender (p = 0.396) and age (p = 0.853). Students motivated to do a final year clinical elective in radiology experienced excellent academic teaching (p = 0.001) and practical involvement (p = 0.003), achieved their learning goals more often (p = 0.001), were better integrated into the team (p = 0.001), and acquired more practical skills (p = 0.003). Overall satisfaction was higher in these groups (p = 0.001). Conclusion: Satisfaction with a radiology subinternship is crucial for motivating medical students to do a final year clinical elective in radiology. A structured subinternship and continuous mentoring should be targeted to keep students connected to radiology. Key Points: • Radiology subinternships influence further interest in the specialization.• The quality and structure of teaching critically influence student satisfaction.• Team integration and practical involvement positively affect the attitude towards a specialization. Citation Format: • Kasch R, Wirkner J, Hosten N et al. Subinternship in Radiology - A Practical Start to the Specialization? Fortschr Röntgenstr 2016; 188: 1024 - 1030.
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- R Kasch
- Center for Orthopedics Trauma Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, Clinic and Outpatient Clinic for Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery, University Medicine Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Biological and Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychology, Internal Medicine A, University Medicine Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology, University Medicine Greifswald, Germany
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- Center for Orthopedics Trauma Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, Clinic of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medicine Greifswald, Germany
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- Center for Orthopedics Trauma Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, Clinic of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medicine Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology, University Medicine Greifswald, Germany
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Kasch R, Wirkner J, Meder A, Abert E, Abert M, Schulz A, Walcher F, Gümbel D, Obertacke U, Schwanitz P, Merk H, Froehlich S. Wer bleibt nach einer Famulatur in Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie dem Fachbereich treu? Ergebnisse einer bundesweiten Umfrage. Z Orthop Unfall 2016; 154:352-8. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-104119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- R. Kasch
- Zentrum für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Rehabilitative Medizin, Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Innere Medizin, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald
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- Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Tübingen
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- Zentrum für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Rehabilitative Medizin, Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald
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- Zentrum für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Rehabilitative Medizin, Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald
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- Klinik für Chirurgie des Stütz- und Bewegungsapparates, Universität zu Lübeck
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- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg A.ö.R
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- Zentrum für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Rehabilitative Medizin, Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie und Rehabilitative Medizin, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald
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- Orthopädisch-Unfallchirurgisches Zentrum, Universitätsklinikum Mannheim
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- Abteilung für Traumatologie im Spital Visp, Spitalzentrum Oberwallis, Visp, Schweiz
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- Zentrum für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Rehabilitative Medizin, Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald
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- Orthopädische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Rostock
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Kasch S, Wirkner J, Klauer T, Freyberger HJ, Fleßa S, Merk H, Kasch R. [Psychiatric Nursing Internship and Promotion of Specialized Training Interest]. Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr 2016; 84:217-21. [PMID: 27100846 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-104346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Qualified personnel in the field of medical psychiatry are crucial to providing comprehensive care. The importance of a nursing internship as an access point to the psychiatric field is not considered by key players. A survey conducted across German medical schools in 2012 analyzed medical care internships as viewed by medical school students. From among students surveyed, those who participated in a nursing internship, and would consider taking part in further internships within the psychiatric department ("PFJ"), were separated from those who were not sure ("PFU") or who would not ("PFN") consider further study in the field of psychiatry. The survey's conclusion was that a comparably small number of students opted for a psychiatric nursing internship based upon practical aspects of content, satisfaction, and access to nursing internships. A potential solution to the low numbers of students selecting psychiatric internships is to restructure the initial contact program that psychiatric departments use to introduce prospective medical school students to the field of psychiatry.
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- S Kasch
- Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Innere Medizin A, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald
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- Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald
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- Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald
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- Lehrstuhl für Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre und Gesundheitsmanagement; Rechts- und Staatswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald
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Kasch R, Baum P, Dokter M, Zygmunt M, Wirkner J, Lange A, Fröhlich S, Merk H, Kasch J. Nursing Practicum in Gynaecology and Obstetrics - Early Influence Possibilities for a Specialty. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2015; 75:1270-1275. [PMID: 26726269 DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1558053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Background: The shortage of skilled personnel is ubiquitous, basic and further training is a key aspect in the recruitment of new medical colleagues. The significance of the nursing practicum in its function as gateway to the gynaecology and obstetrics discipline is practically unexplored. Methods: In an online questionnaire, medical students in all German faculties were questioned about the practica in their courses. The questionnaire reached 9079 medical students. 149 participants in nursing practica were selectively asked to answer 140 questions. We analysed those students who could, on the basis of their experiences in nursing practica, imagine undertaking an internship (clinical elective) in gynaecology (internship yes "Iy") separately from those who could not or were still undecided (internship no "In" or, respectively, internship perhaps "Ip"). Results: Altogether 149 medical students who participated in a nursing practicum in the gynaecology discipline were selected, of these 94.9 % were female. 92 (61.7 %) of the students replied that, after their gynaecological nursing practicum, they wanted to undertake an internship in gynaecology (Iy); 39 (26.2 %) answered negatively (In) and 18 (12.1 %) were still undecided (Ip). With regard to the parameters gender, age and duration of study, there were no significant differences among the 3 groups (χ2 0.83). Besides the didactic and professional quality of the training, Iy also mentioned having had a higher practical orientation. They attained their aims more frequently, were better integrated in the health-care team and acquired more practical competences. Satisfaction with the practicum was evaluated as highest among the Iy. Discussion: Those students who could imagine taking an internship in gynaecology were seen to be more satisfied with their practica than those participants who declined or were undecided. The high proportion of females is an early indicator for a feminisation of the specialty. If necessary this could be countered with the help of nursing management.
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- R Kasch
- Klinik für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald
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- Institut für Anatomie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin A, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald
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- Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald
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- Klinik für Orthopädie, Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Rostock
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald
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Czech J, Wirkner J, Yvon M, Serret M, Krugmann U, Schmidt KE, Berger JP, Grenet M. European pressurized water reactor: safety objectives and principles. Nuclear Engineering and Design 1999. [DOI: 10.1016/s0029-5493(98)00255-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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