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Evaluation of the Master's program: A SAGES pilot educational initiative
M Michael Awad1, E Matthew Ritter2, R James Korndorffer3
1Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 660 S. Euclid Ave, Box 8109, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA. awadm@wustl.edu.
The SAGES Master's Program shows high acceptability for surgeons, especially early-career ones. Improvements in navigation and advanced content are recommended for broader adoption in surgical education.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Education
- Medical Training Programs
- Continuing Medical Education
Background:
- Developing scalable and effective surgical training is crucial.
- The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) created a Master's Program for surgeon continuing education.
- This study assesses the pilot phase of the SAGES Master's Program for effectiveness and scalability.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the SAGES Master's Program pilot.
- Assess its effectiveness and scalability in surgical education.
- Identify implementation challenges and user feedback.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods approach with qualitative and quantitative data.
- Usability testing and Theoretical Framework of Acceptability (TFA) questionnaire.
- Semi-structured interviews analyzed thematically; quantitative data analyzed descriptively.
Main Results:
- 27 surgeons (59% practicing, 41% trainees) participated.
- High ratings for acceptability (4.7/5) and confidence (4.6/5).
- Low ease of navigation (2.0/5) and calls for advanced content.
Conclusions:
- The SAGES Master's Program is highly acceptable, especially for early-career surgeons.
- Program structure and modularity were well-received.
- Enhancements needed in navigation and advanced content for experienced surgeons; institutional models recommended for scaling.
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