The assessment of surgical competency has become a priority for both surgical educators
and licensing boards. Surgical educators must incorporate rigorous, reliable, and valid …

Background: Clinical training in operative technique is important to boost self-confidence in
residents in all surgical fields but particularly in trauma surgery. The fully trained trauma …

The purpose of this paper is to provide information about gynecologic oncology fellowship
training and guidance in program development. The characteristics necessary for a …

This article reports the findings of a survey‐based study conducted to determine US dental
schools' institutional protocols regarding the practice of students' administering local …

Purpose Surgical simulation has benefited from a surge in interest over the last decade
because of the increasing need for a change in the traditional apprenticeship model of …

Abstract Background The Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery (PLS) simulator is the only
validated tool for pediatric Minimal Access Surgery. Construct validity (the ability to …

BACKGROUND: Concerns regarding ample employment opportunities for graduating
cardiothoracic surgery residents may affect perceptions of the field and recruitment into …

Methods: The training pathway was divided into three modules: Module 1, related to the
acquisition of basic UltraSound (US) skill on the kidney; Module 2, consisting of correct …

Teaching residents the art of laparoscopy is one of the most important and most difficult
tasks of any surgical residency. The disorientation of working in a small enclosed space with …

Ser designado Relator Oficial del Congreso Argentino de Cirugía es un gran honor, una
gran satisfacción personal. Desde mi perspectiva es difícil encontrar una circunstancia en …