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Naileshni Singh1, Alison A Nielsen2,3, David J Copenhaver4
1Education Program, Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California.
Simulation-based education (SBE) offers a promising approach for pain medicine training to meet Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) standards. However, developing effective SBE programs presents significant implementation challenges requiring collaborative efforts.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pain Medicine Training
Background:
- The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) mandates milestones and competencies for Pain Medicine fellowship training.
- Individual programs face challenges in developing educational platforms and assessment tools aligned with ACGME standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss milestone-based competencies in pain medicine.
- To explore simulation-based education (SBE) as a tool to meet ACGME goals.
- To address challenges in implementing SBE for pain medicine fellows.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on SBE in pain medicine.
- Description of a pilot SBE program experience.
- Analysis of implementation difficulties and refinement strategies.
Main Results:
- Limited existing literature on SBE in pain medicine.
- Pilot program encountered initial implementation and refinement challenges.
- SBE offers potential for novel learning, relevant scenarios, and skill mastery.
Conclusions:
- Implementing sophisticated SBE in pain medicine is complex.
- Overcoming challenges requires coordinated efforts among training programs and institutions.
- SBE can advance pain medicine education if developed collaboratively.
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