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Low-cost simulation models for soft-tissue procedures for medical student education in Rwanda.
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SUBMITTER: Wittenberg RE
PROVIDER: S-EPMC12487576 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Low-cost simulation models for soft-tissue procedures for medical student education in Rwanda.
BMC medical education 20251001 1
BACKGROUND: Simulation-based training (SBT) enhances medical education but is often limited in low-resource settings. This study aimed to describe the development, use, and cost implication of three low-cost models of soft tissue lesions for SBT of medical students in Rwanda as part of their general surgery clerkship. We also aimed to evaluate perceptions and knowledge gained from the course. METHODS: Surgical educators and healthcare providers from Rwanda and the United States partnered to desi ...[more]