Preparing medical students to enter surgery residencies

A technique to perfuse cadavers that extends the useful life of fresh tissues: The Duke experience

“…Consequently, fresh tissue laboratories have become an important component of surgical training. Studies have indicated that training on fresh human tissue is superior to artifical models with respect to improving skills required for surgery and that trainees have more confidence as they proceed with their training in the operating room (Sidhu et al, 2007;Naylor et al, 2010). Furthermore, training using fresh cadav- Preservation of skin and muscles.…”

New dog, new tricks: trends in performance on the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery simulator for incoming surgery residents

“…Medical students and residents learn best through hands-on activities [18], and surgical skills curricula improve medical students' confidence [19] and perhaps their performance. It is therefore possible that the opening of a new simulation center in 2006 may have contributed to improved baseline simulator performance.…”

Virtual reality laparoscopy: which potential trainee starts with a higher proficiency level?

“…Several authors advocate that VRL training be included in the undergraduate medical curriculum, so medical students could achieve proficiency in basic surgical skills [15,16]. The use of VRL may encourage students to pursue a surgical career and has potential to select highly qualified trainees for surgical residency programs.…”