title: Section for residents and fellows-in-training survey results.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  (1) To present data from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Section for Residents and Fellows-in-Training (SRF) annual survey from 2002 to 2011. (2) To compare and analyze trends in resident demographics, residency experiences, and post-training career choices.
  
  
  METHODS
  Review of cross-sectional survey data.
  
  
  METHODS
  Residents and Fellows registered as Members-in-Training through AAO-HNS.
  
  
  METHODS
  A review of data from surveys distributed between 2002 and 2011 was conducted. Respondent demographic data including age, postgraduate year, gender, and geographic distribution were analyzed. Responses about training experiences, fellowship selection, debt burden, and post-training practice choice were studied in order to elicit trends.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Respondents have consistently rated otolaryngology, anesthesia, and trauma/critical care as the most important intern rotations for otolaryngology residents. Each year, approximately 70% of respondents have reported interest in pursuing a fellowship. Pediatric otolaryngology fellowship is now the most popular fellowship among respondents. There has been a recent increase in the percentage of respondents who are interested in pursuing a career in academics. Location, family, and lifestyle have consistently been the most important factors in determining choice of practice. Respondents have reported increasing levels of educational debt.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The AAO-HNS SRF survey collects important data regarding resident/fellow training. Several factors limit the generalizability of these results. Despite its limitations, these unique data provide valuable information for continual evaluation and improvement of physician training in the specialty.
authors: Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi 39216, USA. trosenberg@umc.edu
authors: Tara L
authors: TL
authors: Rosenberg
authors: Kanwar
authors: K
authors: Kelley
authors: Jayme R
authors: JR
authors: Dowdall
authors: William H
authors: WH
authors: Replogle
authors: Jeffrey C
authors: JC
authors: Liu
authors: Nikhila P
authors: NP
authors: Raol
authors: Mark E
authors: ME
authors: Zafereo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002321:Career Choice; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005257:Fellowships and Scholarships; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008297:Male; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000191:economics / Q000193:education / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D000078329:Workforce