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Principles of Rodent Surgery for the New Surgeon
Published on: January 6, 2011
Practical training for postgraduate year 1 surgery residents
R L Marshall1, P J Gorman, D Verne
1Department of Surgery, Simulation Development and Cognitive Science Laboratory, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
American Journal of Surgery
|May 29, 2000
Summary
Incoming surgical interns showed increased confidence after participating in simulated clinical calls. This training program, utilizing simulated patient scenarios, proved effective and well-received by residents.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Simulation-Based Learning
Background:
- Surgical interns assume critical patient care duties with limited initial training.
- A novel training program incorporates simulated learning environments for new surgical residents.
- Evaluating resident feedback on simulated clinical calls and their impact on confidence is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess surgical residents' perceptions of simulated clinical calls as an educational method.
- To quantify the impact of simulated clinical calls on residents' self-reported confidence levels.
Main Methods:
- A team developed 15 distinct clinical scenarios for simulation.
- Simulated nurse-to-resident clinical call sessions were conducted over three days.
- Pre- and post-course surveys measured confidence, alongside daily evaluation surveys.
Main Results:
- Resident confidence significantly increased from 6.73 to 8.35 post-simulation (P <0.03).
- The average evaluation score for the course was 4.35 out of 5, indicating positive reception.
Conclusions:
- Simulated clinical call sessions were positively received by residents.
- This educational modality significantly enhanced resident confidence.
- The program's efficacy and ease of implementation suggest its value for postgraduate year-1 surgical residents.
