Laparoscopy Skills Simulation for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Operating room experience alone is insufficient for surgical training. In the current era of graduate medical education, work hour restrictions and the expectations of patients and the public limit residents' ability to participate in surgical cases. We aimed to create a laparoscopy curriculum for gynecology residents that teaches the fundamentals of laparoscopy utilizing self-learning modules complemented by skill-focused and faculty-guided laboratories to maximize learning time outside of the operating room.

Methods

The curriculum consists of five electronic modules on the basics of laparoscopy. Residents are expected to complete these on their own. In addition, quarterly simulation labs are taught by faculty and allow residents to practice, with guidance, key

SUBMITTER: Appleton S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6464452 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature