Pretraining on Southwestern Stations Decreases Training Time and Cost for Proficiency-Based Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Training

Teaching First or Teaching Last: Does the Timing Matter in Simulation-Based Surgical Scenarios?

“…As well, our study findings might not apply to other types of instructional modes or even to other competencies, such as surgical skills, where pretraining has been shown to improve technical skills. 31 Thus, how the timing of instruction in scenario-based simulation affects other competencies will need to be elucidated. In addition, how these results apply to different settings, such as other medical specialties, training programs, different levels of expertise, subject matter complexity, or to other modes of instruction, are areas for additional research in the field.…”

Evaluating veterinary student skill acquisition on a laparoscopic suturing exercise after simulation training

“…The laboratory was available to participants 24/7 for 2 months (June 1 to July 31, 2017). If proficiency was not achieved after 8 weeks or 80 repetitions, training was discontinued to avoid participant frustration.…”

Training in minimally invasive surgery in urology: European Association of Urology/International Consultation of Urological Diseases consultation

“…The evaluation of trainees during the training process is important for the development of their skills . The experience of European Basic Laparoscopic Urological Skills (E‐BLUS) showed that high quality of skills may be present while time‐related criteria may not be fulfilled and dedicated training is necessary to achieve acceptable time criteria.…”