INSIGHTS AND PERSPECTIVES: EXPLORING THE TRAINEE EXPERIENCES IN MAXILLOFACIAL POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70520/kjms.v17i3.578Keywords:
Perceptions, trainee, maxillofacial, surgeons, postgraduate training, FCPSAbstract
Objective: To explore the perspective of maxillofacial trainees about postgraduate training in maxillofacial surgery.
Methodology:Exploratory Qualitative study design (Case study) was adopted. A seven-question questionnaire was developed and piloted to identify the different perceptions of dental trainees. Six semi-structured interviews were conducted. Purposive Sampling was used. Thematic analysis was undertaken with Triangulation of transcripts
Results:Three main themes emerged from the data analyses. Sculpting Surgeons: Excellence in Maxillofacial Surgical Skills emerged as the first theme. This was based on the need to master the prerequisite skills for a maxillofacial surgeon with a focus on simulation, hands-on training, and workshops. Navigating Complexity: Challenges in Maxillofacial training emerged as the second theme and included the challenges the trainees face. Elevating Excellence: Enhancing Maxillofacial Training was the third theme that emerged from the suggestions of the trainees to improve their development.
Conclusion:Development of expertise in surgical skills is paramount for maxillofacial surgeons and opportunities need to be provided to enhance the development of trainees in these skills. The challenges highlighted need to be addressed to enhance the level of postgraduate training and achieve excellence in Maxillofacial Training.
