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Day surgery: teaching the next generation

M C O'Driscoll1, G E Rudkin, V M Carty

  • 1Department of Clinical Studies, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University of Adelaide, South Australia.

Medical Education
|September 23, 1998
PubMed
Summary

A pilot day surgery medical education program was developed for final-year students. The program enhanced practical skills and knowledge, showing promise as an adaptable teaching model for other medical schools.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training
  • Ambulatory Surgery

Background:

  • Day surgery offers unique patient care experiences but lacks developed educational programs.
  • Current ambulatory surgical education is often rudimentary.
  • Final-year medical students require specialized training for day surgery settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the practicalities, acceptance, and educational value of a pilot day surgery program for final-year medical students.
  • To assess the effectiveness of a novel undergraduate medical education curriculum in day surgery.
  • To evaluate a new model for training future surgeons in ambulatory care.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot undergraduate program was implemented at the University of Adelaide.
  • The program included patient follow-through, practical procedure tutorials, and problem-based learning.
  • Assessment involved log books, clinical simulations, and evaluation of practical skills and theoretical knowledge.

Main Results:

  • The pilot program was well-accepted by all stakeholders, including students and faculty.
  • Students reported significant gains in both knowledge and practical skills.
  • The program demonstrated feasibility and educational benefit within the day surgery setting.

Conclusions:

  • The developed day surgery medical education program is a viable and effective teaching model.
  • This program can be adapted and implemented in other medical schools to improve surgical training.
  • Further integration of ambulatory care principles into medical curricula is recommended.

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