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Dalia Karol1, Aleena Malik2, Eleni Philippopoulos3
1University of Toronto, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Objective:
To explore which educational interventions have been used to address communication skill in surgical residents.
Design:
Systematic review.
Results:
Several interventions have been used to improve communication skill in residency, including simulation, standardized patients, and didactic teaching. These interventions vary widely, yet the majority of interventions tend to result in improvement in resident communication skill.
Conclusions:
Communication is an essential skill for surgical trainees to learn. Integration of communication-focused educational interventions can lead to improved skill development in surgical residents.
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