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You are never too small to make the difference A message for everyone and a push for pediatric surgeons in training

Pietro Bagolan1, Francesco Morini2

  • 1Medical and Surgical Deparment of the Fetus, Newborn and Infant, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Department of Systems Medicine, Pediatric Surgery, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
|March 2, 2021
PubMed

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Pediatric surgery training requires mastering complex technical and non-technical skills for optimal child and family care. This review highlights key challenges in pediatric surgical education for future generations.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Surgical Education
  • Medical Training

Background:

  • Surgical training necessitates the mastery and transmission of both technical and non-technical skills.
  • This complexity is amplified in pediatric surgery due to the involvement of children and their families.
  • Academic institutions play a crucial role in ensuring the effective transfer of essential skills for optimal patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the history and training structure of academic pediatric surgery in Italy.
  • To provide insights into the critical non-technical challenges faced by young pediatric surgeons.
  • To underscore the demanding yet rewarding nature of pediatric surgical careers.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of academic pediatric surgery.
  • Analysis of the structure of pediatric surgery training programs in Italy.
  • Personal perspective on non-technical challenges in pediatric surgical careers.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric surgery training is complex, encompassing technical and non-technical skill development.
  • The Italian pediatric surgery training system has a specific structure.
  • Key non-technical challenges significantly impact a young pediatric surgeon's career trajectory.

Conclusions:

  • Effective pediatric surgery training must address both technical and non-technical skill acquisition.
  • Understanding and navigating non-technical challenges is vital for success and fulfillment in pediatric surgery.
  • Pediatric surgery remains a demanding but highly rewarding medical discipline.

Keywords:
Academic pediatric surgeryEthicsInnovationMentorshipTraining

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