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
A Program for Promoting Clinical Scholarship in General Surgery
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education mandates resident physician training in the principles and applications of research. To provide a robust early foundation for effective engagement in scholarship, we designed a novel clinical scholarship program (CSP) for PGY1 general surgery residents. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - February 2, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Madhukar S. Patel, David Tomich, Tara S. Kent, Elliot L. Chaikof, James R. Rodrigue Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research
