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Validating the Use of Peer-Assisted Learning Laparoscopic Simulation Training for Medical Students.

Sierra Schaffer¹, Parker O'Neill¹, Shamira Hassan¹

¹St George's, University of London, Cranmer Terrace, Tooting, London, SW17 0RE UK.

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Summary

Peer-assisted learning (PAL) effectively teaches medical students basic laparoscopic skills using low-cost simulators. This training benefits both pre-clinical and clinical students, with clinical students showing better retention of confidence and knowledge.

Keywords:

Laparoscopic simulation Medical education Peer-assisted learning Pre-clinical vs. clinical, laparoscopic surgery

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Surgical Skills Training
Simulation-Based Learning

Background:

Medical students often lack fundamental laparoscopic skills, hindering their theatre education.
Passive observation limits skill acquisition in surgical training.

Purpose of the Study:

To validate peer-assisted learning (PAL) for teaching basic laparoscopic skills on low-cost simulators.
To compare the efficacy of PAL training in pre-clinical versus clinical medical students.

Main Methods:

Utilized low-cost simulators for laparoscopic skill acquisition.
Implemented a peer-assisted learning (PAL) instructional model.
Compared training outcomes between two distinct student cohorts: pre-clinical and clinical.

Main Results:

Peer-assisted learning (PAL) demonstrated significant efficacy in teaching basic laparoscopic skills.
Both pre-clinical and clinical medical students benefited from PAL simulation.
Clinical medical students exhibited enhanced retention of confidence and knowledge post-training.

Conclusions:

Peer-assisted learning (PAL) is a validated and effective method for foundational laparoscopic skill development.
Laparoscopic skills training via PAL simulation can be introduced at either the pre-clinical or clinical stage.
Introducing PAL simulation during the clinical phase may optimize long-term skill retention and confidence.