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Competencies for a Canadian orthopaedic surgery core curriculum
V M R Wadey1, P Dev, R Buckley
1University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. veronica.wadey@sunnybrook.ca
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
|December 2, 2009
Summary
A study identified 281 essential competencies for orthopaedic surgeon training. Most surgeons agreed 240 competencies are crucial by training completion, with complex procedures deemed less important.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Medical Education
Background:
- Defining core competencies is vital for effective orthopaedic surgery training.
- Current training programs require evaluation to align with essential surgical skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a comprehensive list of 281 competencies for orthopaedic surgeon training.
- To assess the perceived importance of these competencies by practicing orthopaedic surgeons.
Main Methods:
- A stratified, randomized selection of non-university orthopaedic surgeons participated.
- Respondents rated 281 competencies on a 4-point scale of importance.
- Data analysis included summary statistics, mean scores, and standard deviations.
Main Results:
- 131 out of 156 (84%) orthopaedic surgeons responded to the survey.
- 240 out of 281 competencies were rated above 3.0, indicating necessity by training completion.
- Complex procedures were generally rated as less important than foundational competencies.
Conclusions:
- A consensus exists on a core set of competencies essential for orthopaedic surgical training.
- The findings suggest a need for further study into curriculum structure, delivery, and implementation.
- Competency-based learning is poised to become a central element in future orthopaedic training programs.
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