Abstract
Introduction
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) applicants are faced with numerous challenges.
Previous research demonstrates that the financial burden, length of OMFS training
and impact on personal life are cited as major drawbacks to pursuing this speciality.
With trainees previously having concerns about the Membership of the Royal College
of Surgeons (MRCS) examinations. The current study aims to explore the concerns of
second-degree medical students in trying to obtain a speciality training post in OMFS.
Methodology
An online survey was distributed via social media to second-degree students across
the United Kingdom. A total of 106 responses were received.
Results
A lack of publications and involvement in research (54%) as well as attaining accreditation
with the Royal College of Surgeons (27%) were cited as the primary and secondary concerns
in relation to securing a higher training post. 75% of respondents had no first author
publications. 93% of respondents expressed concerns about passing the MRCS examination. 73% had >40 OMFS procedures within their logbook.
Conclusion
Second-degree medical students reported having ample clinical and operative experience
in OMFS. Their main concerns were in research and MRCS exams. To alleviate concerns
by second-degree students with research and MRCS second-degree, BAOMS led educational
initiatives and dedicated mentorship programmes for second-degree students and collaborative
approach and discussion with major postgraduate training stakeholders.
Keywords
Abbreviations:
BAOMS (British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons), OMFS (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), MRCS (Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons), ST1 (Specialist Training One), ST3 (Specialist Training Three)To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
December 10,
2022
Received:
December 5,
2022
Publication stage
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