The structure of early-years medical training in the United Kingdom undervalues operating room experience

Structured mentorship and clerkship schemes in surgery have been demonstrated to improve matching to surgical residency programs and provide important clinical and pastoral support.7,8 Outreach programs from student surgical societies also play a role.9 The development of mobile education tools and...

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Published in:The American journal of surgery 2016-02, Vol.211 (2), p.490-491
Main Authors: Glasbey, James C., M.B.B.Ch., B.Sc, Harries, Rhiannon L., M.B.B.S., M.R.C.S, Wilcox, Christopher, M.B.B.Ch., B.Sc, Myers, Sam H
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Language:English
Subjects:
Career Choice
Clinical Clerkship - statistics & numerical data
Education
Female
General Surgery - education
Humans
Male
Operating Rooms - statistics & numerical data
Physicians
Students
Students, Medical
Surgery
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Summary:Structured mentorship and clerkship schemes in surgery have been demonstrated to improve matching to surgical residency programs and provide important clinical and pastoral support.7,8 Outreach programs from student surgical societies also play a role.9 The development of mobile education tools and wearable technology, such as Touch Surgery and Google Glass, present another avenue for improving access to surgical education.10,11 However, in a recent systematic review, we are reminded that operating theatre experience remains the one prevailing determinant of surgical career aspirations.12 We urge UK educational directors to maximize opportunity for medical student and intern involvement in surgical procedures within the current early-years training model.
ISSN:0002-9610
1879-1883
DOI:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.06.011