The making of a surgeon

Thomas, WEG

doi:10.1016/j.mpsur.2008.09.002

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“…But this model of training demands a very large number and variety of cases to make a new surgeon. 21 At the end of the 1800s, William Osler and William Halsted were responsible for spreading and popularizing this method. 3,6 They also established a more formal and structured system involving a team of trainees and masters.…”

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Quality assessment of a new surgical simulator for neuroendoscopic training

Filho

Coelho

Cavalheiro

et al. 2011

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Object Ideal surgical training models should be entirely reliable, atoxic, easy to handle, and, if possible, low cost. All available models have their advantages and disadvantages. The choice of one or another will depend on the type of surgery to be performed. The authors created an anatomical model called the S.I.M.O.N.T. (Sinus Model Oto-Rhino Neuro Trainer) Neurosurgical Endotrainer, which can provide reliable neuroendoscopic training. The aim in the present study was to assess both the quality of the model and the development of surgical skills by trainees. Methods The S.I.M.O.N.T. is built of a synthetic thermoretractable, thermosensible rubber called Neoderma, which, combined with different polymers, produces more than 30 different formulas. Quality assessment of the model was based on qualitative and quantitative data obtained from training sessions with 9 experienced and 13 inexperienced neurosurgeons. The techniques used for evaluation were face validation, retest and interrater reliability, and construct validation. Results The experts considered the S.I.M.O.N.T. capable of reproducing surgical situations as if they were real and presenting great similarity with the human brain. Surgical results of serial training showed that the model could be considered precise. Finally, development and improvement in surgical skills by the trainees were observed and considered relevant to further training. It was also observed that the probability of any single error was dramatically decreased after each training session, with a mean reduction of 41.65% (range 38.7%–45.6%). Conclusions Neuroendoscopic training has some specific requirements. A unique set of instruments is required, as is a model that can resemble real-life situations. The S.I.M.O.N.T. is a new alternative model specially designed for this purpose. Validation techniques followed by precision assessments attested to the model's feasibility.

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Quality assessment of a new surgical simulator for neuroendoscopic training

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Cavalheiro

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“…Nowadays, those who consent to participating in the training of the next generation of surgeons have to have not only a grasp of their surgical discipline, but a knowledge of adult learning theory, the ability to communicate and give feedback effectively, the ability to impartially appraise and examine a trainee, and maintain their own evidence‐based knowledge and level of skill 4 . They need to have a knowledge of surgical education principles and the curriculum for their specialty 5 . According to Cox, other roles of a surgical supervisor includes being a mentor, ensuring effective and safe teaching of skills and techniques, challenging the trainee in various aspects of clinical practice, and offering wisdom and insight into the field of surgery 6 .…”

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“…They need to have a knowledge of surgical education principles and the curriculum for their specialty. 5 According to Cox, other roles of a surgical supervisor includes being a mentor, ensuring effective and safe teaching of skills and techniques, challenging the trainee in various aspects of clinical practice, and offering wisdom and insight into the field of surgery. 6 As such, it has been postulated that the days where every doctor is recognized as a teacher seem to be gone in the official sense.…”

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A short course for surgical supervisors and trainers: effecting behavioural change

Copertino¹,

Blackham

Hamdorf³

2010

ANZ Journal of Surgery

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“…However, the optimal performance metrics and assessment tools for expertise in surgery is not present in the literature (Ericsson, 2011;Stefanidis et al, 2015). In addition, consensus is not found in the debate regarding the optimal institutional and organizational setup for surgical training and education (Alderson, 2010;Forbes, Fitzgerald, & Birch, 2006;Fysh, 2012;McGreevy, 2005;Thomas, 2008).…”

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Dream Team–The Case of an Undergraduate Surgical Talent Development Project

Jensen

Ljungmann

Christensen

et al. 2016

Journal of Education and Training Studies

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To be successful, a surgeon must master a variety of skills. To meet the high demand for surgical expertise, an extracurricular undergraduate project was launched. The extracurricular project consists of hands-on laparoscopic training and a mentorship programme. The project aims to find the best surgical talents among fourth-year medical students. The aim of the present paper is threefold: 1) to present the structure, i.e., the selection and training methods, of the Dream Team project; 2) to investigate the gender and grade distribution among the Dream Team students compared with their peers in medical school; and 3) to investigate the Dream Team students" evaluation of the project. Students (n=168) were satisfied with the 1-week course. This post-programme evaluation revealed a variation in satisfaction (n=68). The gender distribution on the Dream Team did not correlate with the gender distribution at the medical school. Dream Team students" grades showed variation, but generally matched the average grades obtained by medical school graduates. The 1-week extracurricular course increased students" interest in the surgical specialty. The role of the mentor was pivotal. Dream Team participants performed at an average level in medical school. Male students seemed to perform better in the laparoscopic tests.

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The making of a surgeon

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Quality assessment of a new surgical simulator for neuroendoscopic training

Quality assessment of a new surgical simulator for neuroendoscopic training

A short course for surgical supervisors and trainers: effecting behavioural change

Dream Team–The Case of an Undergraduate Surgical Talent Development Project

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