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Randy M Cohn1, Brandon J Klein, Adam D Bitterman
1From the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health (Cohn, Klein, and Bitterman), Huntington Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, Huntington, NY, and the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health (Nellans), Long Island Jewish Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, New Hyde Park, NY.
Summary
New educational platforms enhance orthopaedic surgery training. These resources aid residents and programs in preparing for board certification and evaluating core competencies effectively.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic Surgery Education
- Medical Training Innovations
- Resident Competency Assessment
Background:
- Effective orthopaedic resident education and evaluation are crucial for producing competent surgeons.
- Recent years have seen significant advancements in comprehensive educational platforms for orthopaedic surgery.
- Existing resources offer unique advantages for board certification preparation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and highlight recent advancements in orthopaedic surgery resident educational resources and evaluation tools.
- To inform residents, faculty, and program leadership about new platforms for training and assessment.
Main Methods:
- Review of current comprehensive educational platforms in orthopaedic surgery.
- Identification of key features and benefits of platforms like Orthobullets PASS, JBJS Clinical Classroom, and AAOS Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge.
- Examination of assessment tools such as ACGME Milestones 2.0 and ABOS KS B.
Main Results:
- Several advanced educational platforms and evaluation tools are now available for orthopaedic residents.
- Platforms like Orthobullets PASS, JBJS Clinical Classroom, and AAOS ROCKS offer distinct benefits for In-Training and board certification exam preparation.
- ACGME Milestones 2.0 and ABOS KS B provide objective measures of resident core competencies.
Conclusions:
- Understanding and utilizing these new educational and evaluation platforms is vital for optimizing resident training.
- These tools empower orthopaedic residents, faculty, and program leadership to enhance the training and assessment process.
- Implementation of these innovations will contribute to the development of highly competent orthopaedic surgeons.
