Learning to teach: A novel method for assessing surgical trainees' teaching and operative knowledge.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility of a simulated teaching activity as an assessment of surgical knowledge and teaching competencies.

Methods

In this prospective observational study, 15 residents and 1 fellow in the Department of Surgery watched three video clips of laparoscopic cholecystectomies and provided feedback to a participant learner. Qualitative and statistical analysis identified differences in surgical knowledge and teaching strategies.

Results

As compared to senior trainees, junior trainees were more likely to speculate on the learner's actions (p = 0.033), identify which actions looked correct (p = 0.028), and speculate more on the learner's thoughts (p = 0.02). Senior trainees noted case difficulty more frequently (p

SUBMITTER: Furman L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8012740 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature