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Twelve tips for optimising learning for postgraduate doctors in the operating theatre
Benjamin D Chatterton1, Nikhil Sharma1, Eliot L Rees2,3
1The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oswestry, UK.
Medical Teacher
|April 27, 2023
Summary
Maximize operating theatre learning for postgraduate doctors with 12 practical tips. These strategies enhance surgical education, addressing trainee needs and optimizing the learning environment for better clinical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Postgraduate Medical Education
Background:
- Operating theatre learning is crucial for postgraduate medical education.
- Learner needs vary by experience and curriculum.
- Trainee dissatisfaction and reduced operating theatre time, worsened by COVID-19, necessitate optimized learning strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To devise practical strategies for optimizing learning within the operating theatre.
- To provide actionable tips for both surgical trainees and faculty.
- To enhance the educational value of every operating theatre experience.
Main Methods:
- Literature review.
- Incorporation of established learning theories.
- Expert consensus and discussion among surgical trainees, faculty, and medical education specialists.
Main Results:
- Development of 12 evidence-based tips for optimizing operating theatre learning.
- Tips are organized into four domains: educational context, preparation, learning in theatre, and feedback/reflection.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing operating theatre learning requires a structured approach involving both trainees and surgeons.
- The 12 tips provide a framework to enhance surgical postgraduate education.
- Implementing these strategies can improve the quality and effectiveness of operating theatre learning experiences.
