Features of Surgeon Training in a Medical College

Abstract

The aim of the study was the assessment of features of surgeon training in the Department of Surgery at the Northern State Medical University of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation. The analysis results revealed some methods and procedures that are used for teaching departmental surgery, issues of organization of Students’ Individual Work have been considered. Special focus was on the study of methods of interactive learning of surgical sciences, in particular, on simulation education. Features of practical studies combined with individual work (follow-up of patients, case history filling, research of material for case studies) were emphasized. Benefit of written examination for checking the capability of educand to apply gained knowledge in solving specific clinical issues.