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Training satisfaction and work environment in Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery: a comparison between France and Germany

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With the coalescing of Europe, increased mobility of professionals emerges. Initiatives to harmonize medical education were launched. In Otolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery (ORL) an European board examination was created to ensure standards. Quality of training, satisfaction and quality of life of residents and recent ORL specialists were compared to assess different aspects of work and hierarchical relationships in France (FRA) and Germany (GER) by means of an anonymous questionnaire. 120 FRA and 125 GER questionnaires were included. 78 % of respondents were residents. 86 % would choose the same training again. In both countries, a majority felt well considered with responsibilities adapted to their level of training and with supportive supervisors. Germans reported average daily work hours of 9.6 versus 11 in FRA with compensated overtime (76 %) and a possibility of part-time work (62 %), both nearly inexistent in FRA. In GER, the day-off after duty was more often respected. French attributed their seniors better pedagogic skills, taking time for explanations and providing better teaching. Offering a good training was a more important objective in French training centers (77 vs. 51 %). In both countries, surgical training relied on coaching. Research activities were comparable. The overall satisfaction with ORL training was high. Differences concerned structure of training, guidance by senior doctors and the working conditions. The study results provide guidance before choosing a program and may help to improve current training by identifying positive aspects that, if combined could lead to a convergence of programs. However, present high standards of education must be maintained.

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  1. Campus Benjamin Franklin, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Hindenburgdamm 30, 12200, Berlin, Germany

    Natalie Oker, Helge Pensky & Andreas E. Albers

  2. Hôpital Lariboisière, Assistance Publique, Hôpitaux de Paris, 2 rue Ambroise Paré, 75010, Paris, France

    Natalie Oker

  3. Hôpital Intercommunal de Créteil, 40 rue Verdun, 94000, Créteil, France

    Natalie Oker, Virginie Escabasse, Naif Alotaibi & Andre Coste

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Oker, N., Escabasse, V., Pensky, H. et al. Training satisfaction and work environment in Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery: a comparison between France and Germany. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 271, 2565–2573 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-014-3046-y

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