Prediction of Postoperative Surgical Risk: A Needs Assessment for a Medical Student Curriculum
Medical students ’ abilities to predict postoperative complications and death are unknown. We hypothesize that medical students will lack confidence in determining surgical risk and will significantly overestimate surgical risk for post-operative morbidities and mortality. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - August 10, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Samantha L. Ahle, James M. Healy, Kevin Y. Pei Source Type: research
International Surgery Electives During General Surgery Residency: A 9-Year Experience at an Independent Academic Center
International experiences are an increasingly emphasized feature of general surgery residency programs. In 2008, an international elective (IE) was implemented for general surgery residents at our institution. This effort was augmented by the establishment of a pathway for formal approval of IEs by the American Board of Surgery and Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education in 2012. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - August 9, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Brendon M. Esquibel, Colette T. O'Heron, Elizabeth J. Arnold, Kara J. Kallies, Benjamin T. Jarman Tags: ORIGINAL REPORTS Source Type: research
Financial Value Analysis of Surgical Residency Programs: An Argument Against Replacement
To quantify the replacement cost of patient care provided by surgical residents and build a Graduate Medical Education (GME) value analysis model. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - August 9, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: MM Mrdutt, RA Weber, LM Burke, JS Thomas, HT Papaconstantinou, CT Cable Source Type: research
Measuring Competence in Surgical Training through Assessment of Surgical Entrustable Professional Activities
To assess competency in surgical residents with bundled assessments using a surgical entrustable professional activity (SEPA) framework. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - August 8, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Jennifer Steiman, Sarah A. Sullivan, John Scarborough, Lee Wilke, Carla Pugh, Richard H. Bell, K. Craig Kent Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research
Objective Assessment of the Early Stages of the Learning Curve for the Senhance Surgical Robotic System
The purpose of this research is to study the early stages of the Senhance learning curve to report how force feedback impacts learning rate. This serves as an exploratory investigation into assumptions that fellows and faculty will adjust faster to the Senhance in comparison with residents, and that force feedback will not hinder skill acquisition. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - August 8, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Andrew R. Hutchins, Roberto J. Manson, Reginald Lerebours, Alfredo E. Farjat, Morgan L. Cox, Brian P. Mann, Sabino Zani Tags: ORIGINAL REPORTS Source Type: research
Value of Dedicated Research Time for IMGs in Obtaining Surgical Residency Training Positions: A 10-Year Review of Applicants from a Medical College in Pakistan
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) secured greater than 10% of all general surgery (GS) residency positions in the US during the past decade. The Match process remains competitive, with a significant number of IMGs performing dedicated research before residency application. The impact of such research remains largely unknown. We aimed to provide an objective analysis of the impact of dedicated research time on obtaining a categorical GS residency position. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - August 8, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Mohammad Raheel Jajja, Marvi Tariq, Salila Shoaib Hashmi, Thomas F Dodson, Rashida Ahmed Source Type: research
Orthopedic In-Training Examination: An Analysis of the Sports Medicine Section —An Update
Previously published studies have evaluated Orthopedic In-Training Examination sports medicine questions, but none have evaluated whether question difficulty has changed over time. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - August 8, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: John Synovec, Leah Plumblee, William Barfield, Harris Slone Source Type: research
Fellow Perceptions of Residency Training in Obstetrics and Gynecology
To evaluate the perceptions of current and former fellows in obstetrics and gynecology (OBG) subspecialties of their readiness for fellowship training. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - August 7, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Renata R. Urban, Amin A. Ramzan, David W. Doo, Henry L. Galan, Lorie Harper, Kenan Omurtag, Tyler M. Muffly, Jeanelle Sheeder, Saketh R. Guntupalli Tags: ORIGINAL REPORTS Source Type: research
Evolution of Characteristics From Letters of Recommendation in General Surgery Residency Applications
The objective of this study was to evaluate the descriptions of autonomy, teamwork, and ACGME core competencies in the LOR of applicants over time. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - August 7, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Stephen B. Shapiro, Kara J. Kallies, Andrew J. Borgert, Colette T. O'Heron, Benjamin T. Jarman Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research
A Structured Review Instrument Improves the Quality of Orthopaedic Journal Club
We asked the following questions: 1. Does the use of an structured review instrument (SRI) at journal club increase presentation quality, as measured objectively by a standardized evaluation rubric? 2. Does SRI use increase the time required to prepare for journal club? 3. Does SRI use positively impact presenter perceptions about confidence while presenting, satisfaction, and journal club effectiveness, as measured by postparticipation surveys? (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - August 7, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Sean T. Campbell, John P. Kleimeyer, Jeffrey L. Young, Michael J. Gardner, Kirkham B. Wood, Julius A. Bishop Tags: ORIGINAL REPORTS Source Type: research
Time Out of General Surgery Specialty training in the UK: A National Database Study
This study aimed to evaluate trends in time out of training and the impact on the duration of UK general surgical specialty training. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - August 6, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Elizabeth J. Elsey, Joe West, Gareth Griffiths, David J Humes Source Type: research
A Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Training Module Using Surgical Simulation for Capacity Building
To introduce 3 novel intensive facial plastic and reconstructive surgery teaching modules for surgical capacity building using simulation in a low-middle income country. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - August 6, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Jennifer C. Fuller, Natalie S. Justicz, Jennifer Kim, Mack Cheney, Rodrigo Castrillon, Tessa Hadlock Tags: ORIGINAL REPORTS Source Type: research
Global Health in the 21st Century: Equity in Surgical Training Partnerships
Safe and affordable surgical care has been recognized as an important component of global health. One of the challenges in providing safe and affordable surgical care is the shortage of trained surgical workforce. Partnerships have developed between institutions in high-income countries (HICs) and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to strengthen and expand surgical education in LMICs. As these relationships evolve, emphasis needs to focus on development of equitable, bilateral partnerships. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - August 6, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Jennifer Rickard, Faustin Ntirenganya, Georges Ntakiyiruta, Kathryn Chu Source Type: research
Does a Written Tool to Guide Structured Debriefing Improve Discourse? Implications for Interprofessional Team Simulation
Timely debriefing following a simulated event supports learners in critically reflecting on their performance and areas for improvement. Content of debriefing has been shown to affect learner skill acquisition and retention. The use of good judgment statements from debriefing facilitators is considered superior to judgmental or nonjudgmental statements. Ideally, the majority of the conversation will consist of learner self-reflection and focused facilitation rather than directive performance feedback. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - August 6, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Ryan Thompson, Sarah Sullivan, Krystle Campbell, Ingie Osman, Brianna Statz, Hee Soo Jung Source Type: research
Patient Perspectives of Surgical Residents ’ Communication: Do Skills Improve Over Time With a Communication Curriculum?
We aimed to assess surgical residents' communication confidence and skills, analyze resident feedback on our ongoing communication curriculum, and report feedback-driven updates. (Source: Journal of Surgical Education)
Source: Journal of Surgical Education - August 6, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Anna B. Newcomb, Chang Liu, Amber W. Trickey, Elena Lita, Jonathan Dort Source Type: research
