| Abstrakt: |
A recent study conducted by Columbia University explores the use of an operative readiness tool to assess the competency of surgical trainees. The tool measures trainees' perceived comfort levels in various operative, procedural, and clinical activities. The study found that trainees generally increased in perceived comfort level with each year of training, reaching an "Unsupervised Practice" level by the fifth year in 17 out of 28 competencies. The researchers suggest that this tool could be used to guide educational quality improvement efforts and potentially contribute to the development of national competency standards. [Extracted from the article] |
