Residents Survey Results
Many residents have asked for the results from the resident survey where CSA asked residents to assess the services they value most. The goal is to use the information to focus the development of resources and to provide relevant support to CSA's resident members.This survey was presented to all CSA residents in an effort to assess those services that residents value most. This information is being used to target staff, web and volunteer resources. See Resident Resources
The Internet seems to be the preferred means of communication among residents.
Yes, I agree (88.1%)
No, I do not agree (9.1%)
FIRST YEAR RESIDENCY: Check the CSA resident Web services a first year resident will use most. Check all that apply, but be realistic given a first year resident’s work load and focus.
Links to professional resources (via CSA Web Site) (54.8%)
Continuing Medical Education/Lectures - field related (16.7%)
Discounted resources for CSA/CMA events (54.8%)
Other: (11.9%)
SECOND YEAR RESIDENCY: Check the CSA resident web services a second year resident will use most. Check all that apply, but be realistic given a second year resident’s work load and focus.
Links to professional resources via CSA Web Site (69.8%)
Continuing Medical Education/Lectures related to field (20.9%)
Discounted resources for CSA/CMA events (4.2%)
Fellowship application process - Tips and Tools (76.7%)
Other: (6.8%)
THIRD YEAR RESIDENCY: Check the CSA resident web services a third year resident will use most. Check all that apply, but be realistic given a third year resident’s work load and focus.
Message Board (33.3%)
CSA Resident Listserv (28.6%)
Links to resident and/or resident resources in CA (64.3%)
Links to resident and/or resident resources nationally (47.6%)
Job postings (95.2%)
Links to professional resources (69.0%)
Non Medical training - interviewing, negotiating, etc (69.0%)
Job Search Assistance (73.8%)
Continuing education events (19.0%)
Mentoring and/or advice in the job search process (57.1%)
Local CSA District meetings (14.3%)
CSA leadership involvement (19.0%)
Venues to meet other Residents - professional (14.3%)
Venues to meet other Resident - social (11.9%)
Discounted resources for CSA and CMA events (47.6%)
Other: (7.1%)
What is the single most important reason you joined CSA?
Education
Staying informed of the issues
I was appointed
Local involvement
Improving the field
Ensure our practice environment is not compromised
Ensure we have a voice in reimbursement and practice issues
To get a better perspective on how our specialty progresses on a state/national level
If CSA added only three additional services for the benefit of residents, what would they be?
Job search assistance, free meetings, job postings
More Resident awareness of CSA
Information about ABA requirements, case logs, etc.
Improvement on existing benefits
Job search/recruitment
Continuing Medical Education
Resident message board
Links to professional resources
Fellowship application assistance
Job search network
State and local events and discounts
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