Publications by authors named "B Willey"
Objective: To identify the risk factors for Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS) resident attrition.
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Setting: Annual Graduate Medical Education track survey.
Background: Postmastectomy autologous breast reconstruction can be immediate or delayed. The safety of performing immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) and the impact of radiation on the newly reconstructed breast is not yet validated.
Methods: A PubMed, Embase, and Google scholar search was conducted from inception to September 17, 2023.
Background: Among independent plastic surgery graduates, most have general surgery training, but the utility of American Board of Surgery (ABS) certification in plastic surgery practice is unclear. We elucidated attitudes and trends of ABS certification in American Board of Plastic Surgery diplomates.
Methods: American Board of Plastic Surgery diplomates from 2018 to 2020 were reviewed to identify independent plastic surgery graduates.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates high attrition rates among female and underrepresented minorities (URM) in Urology residency programs, expecting similar trends as seen in General Surgery.
- Data from the Association of American Medical Colleges covering 2001-2016 was analyzed, showing that female residents have significantly higher odds of leaving the program compared to males, as well as older residents.
- The findings emphasize the need for systemic changes in Urology training to create more inclusive environments and improve retention of diverse residents.
Design of Lung Transplant Go (LTGO): A randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of a telerehabilitation behavioral exercise intervention to improve physical activity, physical function, and blood pressure control after lung transplantation.
Contemp Clin Trials Commun
June 2023
Background: Lung transplantation is an established treatment option for persons with advanced lung disease. After transplantation, lung function typically returns to near normal levels, however exercise capacity remains low due to chronic deconditioning, limited physical function, and inactive lifestyles which undermine the intended benefits of the highly selective, resource-intensive transplant procedure. Pulmonary rehabilitation is recommended to improve fitness and activity tolerance, however due to multiple barriers, lung transplant recipients either never participate, or fail to complete, pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
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