Incorporating simulation into gynecologic surgical training

Wohlrab, Kyle

Jelovsek, J Eric

Myers, Deborah

2017-08-01T13:24:40Z

2017-08-01T13:24:40Z

2017-01-01

Today's educational environment has made it more difficult to rely on the Halstedian model of "see one, do one, teach one" in gynecologic surgical training. There is decreased surgical volume, but an increased number of surgical modalities. Fortunately, surgical simulation has evolved to fill the educational void. Whether it is through skill generalization or skill transfer, surgical simulation has shifted learning from the operating room back to the classroom. This article explores the principles of surgical education and ways to introduce simulation as an adjunct to residency training. We review high- and low-fidelity surgical simulators, discuss the progression of surgical skills, and provide options for skills competency assessment. Time and money are major hurdles when designing a simulation curriculum, but low-fidelity models, intradepartmental cost sharing, and utilizing local experts for simulation proctoring can aid in developing a simulation program.

1097-6868

0002-9378

https://hdl.handle.net/10161/15118

Elsevier BV

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

10.1016/j.ajog.2017.05.017

Incorporating simulation into gynecologic surgical training

Journal article

Jelovsek, J Eric|0000-0002-7196-817X

Clinical Science Departments

Duke

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology

School of Medicine

Accepted