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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Skills Training
  • Peer-Assisted Learning

Background:

  • Undergraduate medical students often lack fundamental surgical skills like suturing.
  • Peer-assisted learning (PAL) is effective but can lack consistency and quality control.
  • A consultant-led peer-assisted learning (CL-PAL) model was developed to address these issues in basic surgical skills education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a quality-controlled peer-assisted learning model for teaching basic suturing skills.
  • To enhance undergraduate medical students' confidence and proficiency in surgical techniques.
  • To provide a scalable and reproducible model for surgical skills training.

Main Methods:

  • A video resource on suturing techniques was created with a plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
  • Sixty students participated in four workshops over two days.
  • Pre- and post-workshop assessments measured student confidence; facilitators provided real-time support.

Main Results:

  • Students reported increased confidence in handling instruments, suturing, and sharp safety.
  • 90% of students expressed increased likelihood of engaging in self-directed learning to maintain skills.
  • Workshop facilitators also enhanced their teaching and communication abilities.

Conclusions:

  • The CL-PAL model effectively delivers high-quality basic surgical teaching using technology and expert input.
  • This model is adaptable for training in various surgical specialties beyond basic suturing.
  • CL-PAL offers a consistent and effective approach to improving surgical education outcomes.