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Creating great doctors: The dilemma of training vs bullying in medical residency
While bullying of resident doctors is often contextually dependent, providing systems and mechanisms that prioritize professionalism can go a long way toward addressing the issue.
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Specialists in waiting: Acting deputy rector of March 11 State University (UNS) Kuncoro Diharjo (right) inaugurates new resident doctors at the university’s School of Medicine auditorium in Surakarta, Central Java, on July 24. The young doctors will complete their medical residency at Dr. Moewardi General Hospital in the sultanate city. (Handout/March 11 State University (UNS))
Medical residency serves as a crucial milestone for doctors aiming to enhance their expertise and become specialized physicians.
Upon completing their medical degrees at various universities, young doctors can apply for specialty programs that meet their interests. These programs encompass a diverse range of options spanning surgical and nonsurgical disciplines that enable doctors to immerse in advanced medical learning.
To qualify for such programs, aspiring residents must meet the admitting university’s rigorous standards, including language proficiency and psychological assessments. Those who meet these requirements proceed to the subsequent stages of the selection process for resident doctors.
The term "resident" originates from the Western world, and is an accurate reflection of the reality that resident doctors spend a significant portion of their time in a hospital environment.
Resident doctors on their path toward specialization train for periods that can last between 3.5 and up to 7 years, depending on their program and individual progress. Surgical specialties like general surgery, orthopedics and neurosurgery require longer training periods than nonsurgical specialties, such as pediatrics and internal medicine.
However, each program presents unique challenges, and residency programs have distinct cultures in their aim to produce highly qualified specialists.
Residency education encompasses unique and demanding training. As highly capable doctors, residents are expected to excel both clinically and academically. They strive to provide exceptional patient care, demonstrating their dedication and service to patients.
