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Evaluating Laparoscopic Simulation Training for Preclinical Osteopathic Medical Students.

Ryan D Muchard¹, Nathan D Jacobsen¹, Tristan Sypula¹

¹Research Department, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan, USA.

|March 13, 2026

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Osteopathic medical students demonstrated improved surgical skills and increased interest in surgery through laparoscopic simulation training. This program enhanced technical proficiency and confidence, supporting early integration into medical education.

Area of Science:

Medical Education
Surgical Simulation

Background:

Pre-clinical medical education is crucial for developing future physicians.
Early exposure to laparoscopic techniques aids skill development and career exploration.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate a laparoscopic simulation training program's effectiveness on osteopathic medical students' skills and confidence.
To assess the impact of LAPARO simulators on surgical competency.

Main Methods:

Students completed three LAPARO simulation modules (Beads, Cones, Pegs) with recorded times and failure rates.
Pre- and post-training assessments were conducted between February and May 2024.
A survey evaluated interest in surgery, skill development, and attitudes toward laparoscopic training.

Keywords:

competency laparoscopic simulation training laparoscopy medical education medicaleducation minimally invasive surgery simulation simulation in medical education surgical education surgical training

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Main Results:

83.33% of participants improved in at least one module, with a 62.1% overall reduction in failure rates.
Significant performance improvements were noted across all modules, particularly in the Cones module (p = 0.0036).
Survey results showed increased interest in laparoscopic surgery (93.2%) and general surgery (81.8%), with 81.9% feeling more comfortable with skills for rotations.

Conclusions:

Laparoscopic simulation training effectively enhances technical proficiency and confidence in pre-clinical osteopathic medical students.
Early integration of simulation training supports skill development and fosters surgical interest.
Findings support simulation's role in medical education for cultivating future surgeons.