A Curricular Model for Simulation Within Orthopaedic Residency Training

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Simulation
• Orthopaedic Surgery Training

Background:

• Residency Review Committee training requirements necessitate simulation education.
• Current guidelines focus on interns, potentially increasing program costs and time.
• Need for adaptable, cost-effective simulation models for all resident levels.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a simulation model maximizing utility for all resident levels.
• To manage costs by optimizing cadaveric material use.
• To integrate varied industry support for unbiased training.

Main Methods:

• Developed a high-fidelity training curriculum at Oregon Health & Science University.
• Ensured applicability for both junior and senior residents.
• Minimized cost per resident through cadaveric specimen reuse.
• Fostered industry partnerships with major representatives.

Main Results:

• Curriculum is applicable to junior and senior residents.
• Cost per resident minimized via cadaveric specimen reuse.
• Industry partnerships established to reduce training bias.

Conclusions:

• The developed simulation curriculum can serve as a reference model.
• Institutions can adapt this model for their residency programs.
• Enhances orthopaedic surgery residency education through simulation.