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. 2012 Sep;25(3):151-5.
doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1322552.

Evidence-based medicine in surgical education

Mary R Kwaan  1 , Genevieve B Melton
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Evidence-based medicine in surgical education

Mary R Kwaan et al. Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2012 Sep.

Abstract

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is increasingly important for clinical surgery and for promotion of best practices into surgical decision making. Although barriers exist in the current surgical literature, for certain surgical scenarios, formal efforts to promote evidence-based surgery (EBS) into surgical education are helping to equip future surgeons with these important tools for optimizing patient care. As our evidence-base grows and standards of care evolve, incorporating EBM into everyday practice for trainees and staff surgeons remains an ongoing challenge.

Keywords: appraisal skills; evidence-based medicine; surgical education.

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