Operative Surgical Education: Results of a Society of Surgical Oncology Fellowship Survey and Proposal for an Operative Database

Abstract

There is a need for contemporary operative educational tools, incorporating time-sensitive and procedure-specific needs of surgical trainees preparing for oncological operative procedures.

Self-directed Learning in Otolaryngology Residents’ Preparation for Surgical Cases

“…Given the time demands of residency training, it is imperative that residents’ preparation for cases is maximally effective and efficient. 1 Otolaryngology residents have a growing pool of surgical education resources available to them, and newer tools such as simulators have shown promise in improving task performance primarily in the laboratory, 2,3 but no large-scale evidence has shown that the myriad resources available today have improved surgical preparedness.…”

A Comparison of Faculty and Resident Perception of Resident Learning Needs in the Operating Room

“…[7][8][9][10] Despite these efforts, seamless integration of these technologies into the curriculum has not been easy and more programs are turning to the use of needs assessments to facilitate the development of resident learning activities. 11 The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of faculty and resident perception of residents' learning needs regarding operative management. More specifically, this study sought to address 2 research questions: (1) To what extent do residents use various learning resources when preparing for cases in the operating room?…”