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Teaching ethics in surgical training programs using a case-based format.

Mary E Klingensmith1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Washington University, Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA. klingensmithm@wustl.edu

Journal of Surgical Education
|April 29, 2008
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A case-based ethics curriculum for surgical trainees is feasible and relevant. This interactive approach, involving diverse healthcare professionals, enhances professionalism and systems-based practice education.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Bioethics
  • Surgical Training

Background:

  • Addresses a curricular need for ethics education in surgical training.
  • Aims to meet Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) competencies in Professionalism and Systems-based practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a case-based ethics curriculum for surgical trainees.
  • To evaluate the feasibility, relevance, and importance of this teaching method.

Main Methods:

  • Implemented a monthly, interactive, case-based ethics conference.
  • Involved a diverse group of participants including medical students, residents, fellows, attendings, nurses, chaplains, and ethics committee members.
  • Collected cases from trainees' daily experiences for discussion.

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Main Results:

  • The program, initiated in 2002, has been ongoing for over 5 years.
  • Attitudinal surveys of trainees were conducted pre-initiation and after 5 years.
  • The format and participant composition have evolved, with lessons learned documented.

Conclusions:

  • A case-based approach to teaching ethics is feasible for surgical trainees.
  • This method is relevant and important for current trainee education.
  • The program has demonstrated success in enhancing ethical understanding and practice.