ABSTRACT
A university affiliation brings with it prestige, comradery, and the convenience of having house staff physicians to care for many of the simple, day-to-day patient care activities. Along with these positives comes the added responsibility of resident education. Residency training involves not only preparation for written examinations, but also training in surgical skills, patient interaction and interpersonal skills, and patient medical management. The ‘‘learning curve’’ for these activities has led many to believe that house staff participation is synonymous with increased complications, increased cost, and increased patient dissatisfaction.
