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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Education
  • Medical Training Technologies
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Context:

  • The Danish specialist training program faces increased demand for efficient surgical education due to shorter work hours and employment periods.
  • Minimally invasive surgery training requires significant resources, necessitating optimized educational strategies.

Purpose:

  • To assess the effectiveness of a new, modular training program for minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy) in Denmark.
  • To evaluate trainee performance using objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) and objective skill assessment tests (OSATS).

Summary:

  • 106 non-specialized doctors participated in theoretical and practical laparoscopy training modules.
  • Performance was evaluated using OSCE and OSATS, with passing criteria including a 66% score on multiple-choice tests.
  • 80 out of 108 trainees passed, though significant percentages failed theoretical components in early modules.

Impact:

  • The established training center, supported by political attention and funding, offers benchmark training and live animal model operations.
  • This model provides a framework for guiding surgical trainees' education and career decisions.
  • The findings highlight areas for improvement in theoretical knowledge assessment within surgical training programs.