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Student-selected components in surgery: providing practical experience and increasing student confidence.

G A Falk¹, W B Robb, W H Khan

¹Department of Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Beaumont Road, Dublin 9, Ireland. gavfalk@rcsi.ie

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|March 19, 2009

Summary

This surgical student-selected component (SSC) successfully boosted medical students' confidence in practical skills and career aspirations. The 6-week course effectively prepared students for internship, enhancing their desire for surgical careers.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Surgical Training

Background:

UK and Ireland medical curricula recommend student-selected components (SSCs).
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) implemented a 6-week surgical SSC.
The SSC aims to enhance practical skills, provide mentorship, and prepare students for internship.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a surgical SSC in developing practical skills.
To assess the impact of the SSC on student confidence and career intentions.

Main Methods:

A 6-week surgical SSC focused on specialty exposure, practical skills, and team integration.
Online pre- and post-course surveys assessed student attitudes and skill confidence.

Main Results:

Significant increases in Likert scale scores for all assessed practical skills.
Students reported feeling better prepared for internship and showed increased interest in surgical careers.

Conclusions:

The surgical SSC effectively improved student confidence in essential practical skills for medical practice.
Dedicated SSCs can positively influence medical students' career choices towards surgery.