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Review
. 2012 Mar;85(1):143-52.
Epub 2012 Mar 29.

Creating a surgery clerkship in a changing environment: reality, simulation, and the rules of engagement

Leigh V Evans  1 , Richard J Gusberg
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Review

Creating a surgery clerkship in a changing environment: reality, simulation, and the rules of engagement

Leigh V Evans et al. Yale J Biol Med. 2012 Mar.

Abstract

This review describes the current challenges associated with creating a successful surgical clerkship and the ways in which teacher-focused and curriculum-focused initiatives can address these challenges. The challenges are both systemic (reflected by changes in our health care system and training programs) and institutional (reflected by factors that affect curriculum design and faculty advancement). Particular attention is paid to residents as teachers, faculty as mentors, the educational impact of the operating room, and the role of simulation. Strategies for engaging students, residents, and faculty are explored. The premise and impact of a comprehensive simulation course on the clinical education of medical students is detailed. Emphasis is placed on the educational validity of accountability and engagement of both the teachers and the learners.

Keywords: medical education; mentoring; simulation; surgical clerkship.

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