SP2.1.16Prognostic significance of Drivers at Work and Learning Styles in surgical training

Abstract Aims Drivers at Work (DW) and Learning Styles (LS) refer to a range of contentious theories that aim account for differences in career progression, yet seldom feature training assessment. This study aimed quantify the influence Core Surgical Trainees’ (CST) DW LS on progression. Methods Kolb inventories were distributed 168 CSTs during five consecutive induction boot camps single Statutory Education Body. Primary outcome measures MRCS National Training Number (NTN) success. Results Of 108 responses received (response rate 64.3%), 64.8% male 35.2% female (p = 0.003). The spectrum was: Please People (25%), Be Perfect (21.3%), Hurry Up (18.5%), Strong (13.9%), Try Hard (0%, p < 0.001). was either unequivocal or not provided by 23 (21.3%). Converging (34.3%), Accommodating (28.7%), Diverging (23.1%), Assimilating (13.9%, 0.021). success associated with 0.703) 0.598). Men more likely have (29/70, 41.4%), women (15/38, 39.5%, 0.018) team-based (Accommodating / Diverging, 26/38 vs. 30/70, 0.010). NTN 0.038) Convergers achieving most NTNs (65.4%). Conclusions are important progression three-fold achieve than LS.