title: ORL residency in France: Satisfaction and training quality in 2013.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To assess the quality of ORL training in France and hierarchical relationships, working conditions and quality of life, based on a questionnaire answered by ORL residents and fellows.
  
  
  METHODS
  The anonymous questionnaire covered the following topics (106 questions): structure of training, supervision by superiors, involvement in teaching medical students, work for publication, working conditions, quality of life and practical and surgical skills.
  
  
  RESULTS
  One hundred and seventeen questionnaires were included, with 56% female respondents and 78% resident respondents. A total of 80% of respondents would choose the same training again, with overall satisfaction of 70%. In total, 71% felt appreciated, with responsibilities matching their level of training (85%). Supervisors were supportive (85%) and showed good teaching ability (92%). Residents were mainly guided by fellows (70%), or consultants (60%). Providing good training was an important aim for the training structures (78%). Respondents worked 11 hours per day, with a median of 4 duties per month; the post-duty rest-day was fully respected in the case of 38% of respondents. Surgical procedures were taught and delegated step by step, shared fairly between residents, in a large majority of cases. Training progression was in line with seniority.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Overall satisfaction, quality and supervision of ORL training were good in France. There remain geographical differences in terms of theoretical and surgical training.
authors.affiliation: Département d'otorhinolaryngologie, chirurgie cervico-faciale, maxillo-faciale et plastique, Hôpital Lariboisière, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 2, rue Ambroise-Paré, 75010 Paris, France; Université Paris Diderot, UFR de médecine Paris VII - Denis Diderot, France.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Okera
authors.affiliation: Service d'otorhinolaryngologie, stomatologie et chirurgie cervico-faciale, Hôpital intercommunal de Créteil, 40, rue Verdun, 94000 Créteil, France; Université Paris Est Créteil Val-de-Marne, Unité Inserm 955, France.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Escabasse
authors.affiliation: Service d'otorhinolaryngologie, stomatologie et chirurgie cervico-faciale, Hôpital intercommunal de Créteil, 40, rue Verdun, 94000 Créteil, France; Université Paris Est Créteil Val-de-Marne, Unité Inserm 955, France.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Coste
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Hals- Nasen-, Ohrheilkunde, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Hindenburgdamm 30, 12200 Berlin, Germany.
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Albers
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000592:standards*; D008297:Male; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000193:education*; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011788:Quality of Life; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: Companionship; Medical and surgical training; Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery postgraduate degree; Otolaryngology and Head & Neck surgery residency in France; Quality of life; Satisfaction; Supervision of training