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A Best-practice Model for Online Teaching With Feedback Driven Video Analysis in Surgical Skills Training
Ana Lucía Paz Hernández1, Carina Bachmann1, Mohamed Albadry2
1Experimental Transplantation Surgery, Department of General, Visceral, and Vascular Surgery, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany.
Journal of Surgical Education
|July 24, 2026
Summary
An online surgical skills course effectively uses video feedback for early surgical training. This cost-effective model enhances skill refinement through structured self-, peer-, and tutor review, improving learning outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Digital Learning
Background:
- Early surgical training requires effective feedback mechanisms.
- Traditional methods may lack individualized attention.
- Online platforms offer potential for scalable skill development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate an online surgical skills course.
- To assess the integration of structured video-based feedback (self-, peer-, tutor).
- To enhance individualized feedback in early surgical training.
Main Methods:
- Prospective observational study of 4 course iterations (2020-2023).
- Online surgical skills course delivered to 73 undergraduate medical students.
- Analysis included 67 students submitting multiple video recordings.
Main Results:
- High student satisfaction with course structure and video feedback.
- Video analysis facilitated error recognition, reflection, and peer learning.
- Online format enabled close supervision and individualized tutor feedback.
Conclusions:
- The model's value lies in structured video analysis for skill refinement.
- This approach provides precise, scalable feedback for early surgical training.
- Online instruction can maintain depth while strengthening feedback processes.