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Should simulator-based endovascular training be integrated into general surgery residency programs?

Marc A Passman1, Paul S Fleser, Jeffery B Dattilo

  • 1Section of Vascular Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, BDB 503, 1808 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-0012, USA. Marc.Passman@ccc.uab.edu

American Journal of Surgery
|July 10, 2007
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General surgery residents found simulator-based endovascular training valuable, showing improved knowledge and skills. This focused program holds potential for increasing interest in vascular specialization careers.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training
  • Endovascular Procedures

Background:

  • The role of high-fidelity simulators in endovascular training for general surgery residents is not well-defined.
  • Evaluating resident perceptions of simulator-based endovascular training is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the value of a simulator-based endovascular training program for general surgery residents.
  • To measure resident perspectives using various evaluation tools.

Main Methods:

  • Fifty general surgery residents (postgraduate years 1-5) participated in an endovascular training course.
  • The course included didactic lectures, self-learning modules, instrument exposure, and simulation using a mobile SimSuite unit.
  • Participants completed pre/post questionnaires, knowledge tests, and simulator metric testing.

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Main Results:

  • Subjective survey responses indicated favorable resident perceptions of endovascular simulation.
  • Knowledge-based test scores significantly improved post-course (59.5% to 69.1%, P = .003).
  • 93.9% of residents completed simulated endovascular tasks within the allotted time.

Conclusions:

  • General surgery residents perceived simulator-based endovascular training as valuable and demonstrated knowledge gains.
  • Integrating endovascular simulation may enhance resident interest in vascular specialization.