The surgeon simulator

Richard K. Reznick*, Robert Cohen, Cameron B. Guest

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Abstract

A new technique of small group surgical teaching has been developed wherein the surgeon takes on the role of the patient. This technique, which incorporates extensive and immediate formative evaluation, has all the advantages of simulation techniques while avoiding the major problems of training, scheduling and cost. This method has been used to teach a wide variety of surgical disease processes with the major emphasis being teaching patient management strategies. Sixty-one medical students have been taught using this method and they have found it superior to conventional seminar teaching, particularly in the domains of problem solving, patient management strategies and thought provocation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)63-68
Number of pages6
JournalMedical Teacher
Volume12
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1990
Externally publishedYes

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