Document Type : Original Article
Authors
- Adel Ebrahimpour 1
- Mohammad Razi 2
- SM Javad Mortazavi 3
- Mohammad Hosein Ebrahimzadeh 4
- Roshanak Moradi 5
- Farsad Biglari 1
- Seyyed Saeed Khabiri 1
- Mohammad Fakoor 6
- Mohammad Ali Sazegari 7
- Farshid Bagheri 8
1 Clinical Research Development Unit of Shohada-e Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rasoul Akram Hospital, Tehran, Iran. University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3 Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
4 Orthopaedic Research Center, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
5 Department of Biomedical Engineering, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
6 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ahwaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz, Iran.
7 Knee and Sports Medicine Research and Education Center, Milad Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
8 Orthopedic Research Center, Shahid Kamyab Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Abstract
Background: To improve the education of orthopaedic residents and enhance patient care in the Iran's healthcare system, it is necessary to gather information about the current status of scientific, practical, and research-based education for residents.
Methods: The research project initially focused on examining the executive curriculum in 14 centers affiliated with 6 different medical universities. Subsequently, an investigation was conducted into human resources, infrastructure, operating room facilities, educational and research outcomes, as well as the regular implementation of practical examinations to evaluate the performance of residents during their residency years. All the aforementioned aspects were covered using a comprehensive questionnaire, which was distributed via the "Formafzar.com" website as a link to the heads of departments in these centers by the Iranian Orthopaedic Association. The relationship between facilities and equipment and passing the future specialized orthopaedic board examination was also evaluated.
Results: Among the examined centers, only 20% adhered to the criteria of Iran educational curriculum in all aspects of human resources, education, and research.
Conclusion: a regular evaluation of teaching methods used by international centers and the national curriculum is necessary for orthopaedic training centers in Iran. Additionally, regulatory systems should monitor the training process of orthopaedic residents to standardize services, equipment, and educational programs in the country.
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