Abstract:INTRODUCTION Pan-speciality consensus guidance advocates mandatory emergency general surgery (EGS) training modules for specialist registrars (StRs). This pilot study evaluated the impact of EGS modules aimed at StRs over 1 year. METHODS Eleven StRs were allocated a focused 4-week EGS module, in addition to the standard 1:12 on-call duty rota, in a tertiary surgical centre. Primary outcome measures included the number of indicative emergency operations and validated Procedure Based Assessments (PBAs) performed… Show more
“…The reduction in activities offered that was a result of the European Work Time Directive (EWTD) quickly led to a 50% cut in training courses in both theory and practice, offered at academic institutions. This led to a deficit in theoretical knowledge and technical skills (5).…”
Section: Current Causes Of Inadequate Trainingmentioning
“…The reduction in activities offered that was a result of the European Work Time Directive (EWTD) quickly led to a 50% cut in training courses in both theory and practice, offered at academic institutions. This led to a deficit in theoretical knowledge and technical skills (5).…”
Section: Current Causes Of Inadequate Trainingmentioning
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