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  • 1Department of Surgery, Nassau County Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA.

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Surgical training in the US features minimal anatomy assessment, unlike historical UK standards. This leads to U.S. surgeons lacking comprehensive anatomical knowledge, potentially impacting patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • The United States surgical residency program includes written (MCQ) and oral examinations.
  • Anatomical content in these examinations is minimal.
  • This contrasts with historical UK standards where a high level of anatomical knowledge was required for Fellowship (FRCS).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the anatomical content within the current US surgical residency and board examinations.
  • To compare current US standards with historical UK surgical training requirements.
  • To discuss the implications of reduced anatomical focus on surgical proficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the structure and content of US surgical residency and board examinations.
  • Historical comparison with UK surgical training standards from the mid-20th century.

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  • Analysis of the impact of anatomical knowledge on surgical skills.

    • Main Results:

    • Current US surgical examinations contain a very small amount of anatomical content.
    • US surgical residents and attending surgeons often lack comprehensive anatomical knowledge outside their specialty.
    • Recent changes in UK and Ireland's Basic Surgical Training programs may also lead to declining anatomical standards.

    Conclusions:

    • The minimal emphasis on anatomy in US surgical training may result in deficits in surgeons' overall anatomical knowledge.
    • This lack of broad anatomical understanding could potentially affect diagnostic skills and surgical confidence.
    • There is a concerning trend of declining anatomical knowledge assessment in surgical training programs internationally.