New Challenges for a Core Procedure: Development of a Faculty Workshop for Skills Maintenance for Abdominal Hysterectomy
To describe the development of a low-cost educational module for OB/GYN faculty skills maintenance for total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH), a low frequency core procedure in obstetrics and gynecology. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - February 5, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Lori R. Berkowitz, Kaitlyn James, Emil Petrusa, Carey York-Best, Anjali J. Kaimal Tags: Original reports Source Type: research
The Benefit of a Formal Plastic Surgery In-Service Conference
Annually, residents are expected to take an in-service examination to gauge their understanding of plastic surgery knowledge and prepare them for the American Board of Plastic Surgery written examination. In addition, in-service score are now being used as an assessment tool for fellowship applicants. Because of the breadth of Plastic Surgery material, it is difficult to prepare a resident for such a comprehensive examination. At the University of Utah, a weekly conference was instituted to help prepare residents for the in-service and board examination with the goal of improving scores. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - February 4, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Sagar T. Mehta, Cori Agarwal, Faizi Siddiqi, William B. Rockwell, Barbu R. Gociman Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research
Case Reporting, Competence, and Confidence: A Discrepancy in the Numbers
This study compared the number of vascular cases a surgical resident has completed according to the ACGME operative log to their operative proficiency, quality of anastomosis, operative experience, and confidence in both a simulation and operative setting. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - February 3, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Deepa Shah, Carl E. Haisch, Seth L. Noland Tags: 2017 APDS SPRING MEETING Source Type: research
Evaluating Fitness to Perform in Surgical Residents after Night Shifts and Alcohol Intoxication: The development of a “Fit-to-Perform” test
To develop a self-test to measure clinical fitness to perform in surgical residents, with alcohol-induced impairment as reference. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - February 3, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Coen R.H. Huizinga, Marieke L. de Kam, Hein B.A.C. Stockmann, Joop M.A. van Gerven, Adam F. Cohen, Koen E.A. van der Bogt Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research
Using Technological Advances to Improve Surgery Curriculum: Experience With a Mobile Application
Our previous home-video basic surgical skills curriculum required substantial faculty time and resources, and was limited by delayed feedback and technical difficulties. Consequently, we integrated that curriculum with a mobile application platform. Our purpose is to describe this application and learner satisfaction. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - February 3, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Courtney A. Green, Edward H. Kim, Patricia S. O ’Sullivan, Hueylan Chern Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research
The American Board Style Practice In-Training Examination as a Predictor of Performance on the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination
The American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE), is an annual 250 question, multiple-choice test that assesses residents ’ surgical knowledge in preparation for board examinations. At our program, we developed a Surgical Council on Resident Education-based American Board Style Practice In-Training Examination: The ABSPITE. The 40-question examination was designed to help with test preparation. The purpose of this st udy was to evaluate the ABSPITE’s predictive value on ABSITE performance. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - February 3, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Rami S. Kantar, Eric Wise, David Morales, Donald G. Harris, Sarah Kidd-Romero, Stephen Kavic Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research
Simulation-Based Testing of Pager Interruptions During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
To determine if pager interruptions affect operative time, safety, or complications and management of pager issues during a simulated laparoscopic cholecystectomy. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - February 3, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Joseph A. Sujka, Karen Safcsak, Indermeet S. Bhullar, William S. Havron Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research
Transpedicular Approach on a Novel Spine Simulator: A Validation Study
In this study, participants performed an image-guided surgery task on a novel spine simulator. Face, content, construct, and concurrent validity were examined. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - February 3, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: David F ürst, Marianne Hollensteiner, Stefan Gabauer, Benjamin Esterer, Klemens Trieb, Felix Eckstein, Andreas Schrempf Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research
Internet-Based Digital Simulation for Cleft Surgery Education: A 5-Year Assessment of Demographics, Usage, and Global Effect
This report assesses demographics, usage, and global effect of our simulator, in its fifth year since inception. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - February 3, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Rami S. Kantar, Natalie M. Plana, Court B. Cutting, Jesus Rodrigo Diaz-Siso, Roberto L. Flores Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research
The Incidence of Overconfidence and Underconfidence Effects in Medical Student Examinations
Overconfidence is the tendency to overestimate the knowledge, capacity, or performance one really possesses. This cognitive bias could be potentially dangerous in medical decision-making, considering the impact it could have on patient health care. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of overconfidence and underconfidence in medical student knowledge on general surgery by using traditional and new statistical approaches. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - February 3, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Ra úl A. Borracci, Eduardo B. Arribalzaga Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research
Case Reporting, Competence, and Confidence: A Discrepancy in the Numbers
This study compared the number of vascular cases a surgical resident has completed according to the ACGME operative log to their operative proficiency, quality of anastomosis, operative experience, and confidence in both a simulation and operative setting. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - February 3, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Deepa Shah, Carl E. Haisch, Seth L. Noland Tags: 2017 APDS SPRING MEETING Source Type: research
Evaluating Fitness to Perform in Surgical Residents after Night Shifts and Alcohol Intoxication: The development of a “Fit-to-Perform” test
To develop a self-test to measure clinical fitness to perform in surgical residents, with alcohol-induced impairment as reference. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - February 3, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Coen R.H. Huizinga, Marieke L. de Kam, Hein B.A.C. Stockmann, Joop M.A. van Gerven, Adam F. Cohen, Koen E.A. van der Bogt Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research
Using Technological Advances to Improve Surgery Curriculum: Experience With a Mobile Application
Our previous home-video basic surgical skills curriculum required substantial faculty time and resources, and was limited by delayed feedback and technical difficulties. Consequently, we integrated that curriculum with a mobile application platform. Our purpose is to describe this application and learner satisfaction. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - February 3, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Courtney A. Green, Edward H. Kim, Patricia S. O ’Sullivan, Hueylan Chern Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research
The American Board Style Practice In-Training Examination as a Predictor of Performance on the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination
The American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE), is an annual 250 question, multiple-choice test that assesses residents ’ surgical knowledge in preparation for board examinations. At our program, we developed a Surgical Council on Resident Education-based American Board Style Practice In-Training Examination: The ABSPITE. The 40-question examination was designed to help with test preparation. The purpose of this st udy was to evaluate the ABSPITE’s predictive value on ABSITE performance. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - February 3, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Rami S. Kantar, Eric Wise, David Morales, Donald G. Harris, Sarah Kidd-Romero, Stephen Kavic Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research
