articleNew England Journal of MedicineDec 20, 2006Closed access

Teaching Surgical Skills — Changes in the Wind

University of Toronto · University Health Network

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Abstract

Traditionally, surgeons have been trained and evaluated on the basis of their performance of surgical procedures in live patients. This article in the Medical Education series explores the use of mechanical devices for the teaching and evaluation of surgical skills.

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Medical education
  • Surgical procedures
  • Medical physics
  • Surgery
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Quality Education
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