title: E-Log System in Monitoring of Residency Program: Trainees' Perspective.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To record residents' perspective about the utility of newly introduced E-Log system at the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP).
  
  
  METHODS
  Sequential mixed method design using survey questionnaire and in-depth interviews.
  
  
  METHODS
  CPSP, Regional Center, Lahore, from March to June 2014.
  
  
  METHODS
  Data was collected from registered trainees through a web-based survey questionnaire on a scale of 1 to 7 about the utility of E-log system. In-depth interviews were conducted with 7 students using non-probability purposive sampling. The interviews were tape recorded and subsequently transcribed. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS version 20 and qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis by identifying themes and patterns.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Atotal of 4399 responses were received. Motivation was 4.61 ± 1.98; 4.33 ± 2.00 remained acknowledgment of control of one's training by the new system. Ease of use got a mean score of 4.56 ± 2.15.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The overall acceptance of the students regarding E-Log system was high. Scheduling IT workshop at the start of training will add to the student satisfaction regarding utility of E-Log system.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Bannu Medical College, Bannu.
authors.forename: Mir Attaullah
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.affiliation: Research Evaluation Unit, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP), Lahore.
authors.forename: Uzma
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Iqbal
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore.
authors.forename: Khalid Masood
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Gondal
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore.
authors.forename: Ahmad Uzair
authors.initials: AU
authors.lastname: Qureshi
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore.
authors.forename: Umair Ahmed
authors.initials: UA
authors.lastname: Khan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D004282:Documentation / Q000592:standards; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007396:Internship and Residency; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D010154:Pakistan; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires