We don't really know our residents as well as we think. Trait characteristic recognition by faculty in autonomy needs more attention. But does it matter?

Autonomy in the operating room is considered by the general surgery resident to be essential in their evolution from trainee to surgeon and has been considered the essential cornerstone to residency training in general surgery.1 Operative autonomy in residency program is decreasing in frequency.2 Barriers around resident autonomy in practice and operatively are number one in institutional factors cited by program stakeholders affecting burnout and wellness.3 What is this entity of Autonomy? Specifically in the operating room, how does this work?
Source: American Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Invited Commentary Source Type: research