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training satisfaction
surgical education
questionnaire validation
cross-sectional study
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Background and Objective: Residency satisfaction is an important indicator of training quality and may influence physician well-being and performance. Surgical trainees are generally reported to have lower satisfaction compared to other specialties. This study assessed satisfaction among urology residents in the Philippines and evaluated a structured questionnaire for measuring training experience.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among residents in accredited urology programs (2024-2024-5). A 12-domain Likert-scale questionnaire was developed and validated. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were assessed. Satisfaction scores were analyzed overall and across subgroups.
Results: A total of 106 residents participated. The instrument demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.870) and strong test-retest reliability (r = 0.896). Overall satisfaction was high (52.41 5.4/60). Clinical exposure was the highest-rated domain, while work-life balance was the lowest. No significant differences were observed by gender, training year, or institution type. Key areas for improvement were case exposure and academic learning.
Conclusion: Urology residents in the Philippines report high overall satisfaction. The validated questionnaire is reliable and useful for assessing multidimensional aspects of residency training. Improvements in case exposure, academic support, and work-life balance may further enhance training quality.
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Copyright (c) 2026 Miguel Luis H. Bolong, MD, Genlinus D. Yusi, MD, FPUA, Ronan C. Cuaresma, MD, FPUA, Jose Rizalito C. Catipay, MD, FPUA, Gavino N. Mercado Jr., MD, FPUA, Michael Francis V. Gaston, MD, FPUA, Cristopher F. Perez, MD, FPUA, Aristotle Bernard M. Roque, MD, FPUA, Meliton D. Alpas, III, MD, FPUA, Rudolfo I. de Guzman, MD, FPUA