Implementation of microsurgery simulation in an ophthalmology clerkship in Germany: a prospective, exploratory study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Microsurgery is a growing field which requires significant precision and skill. Eyesi Surgical, which is usually introduced during residency or fellowship, is an ophthalmologic microsurgery simulator which allows users to practice abstract microsurgical skills and more specialized skills. The purpose of this study was to assess the inclusion of microsurgical simulation training during medical school.

Methods

Seventy-nine German medical students in their 10^th semester of education completed up to two days of training on the simulator during their ophthalmology clerkship. They received an objective numeric score based on simulator performance and completed pre and post training subjective questionnaires.

Results

There was no relationship found betw

SUBMITTER: Deuchler S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9351152 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature