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Is Signaling the Solution? Curbing Excess Volumes and Costs of Urology Residency Applications With Large-Volume Preference Signaling 信号是解决方案吗?用大容量偏好信号抑制泌尿外科住院医师申请的过量数量和成本
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Journal of Surgical Education Pub Date : 2025-05-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103542
Anessa N. Rafetto MD, Candace F. Granberg MD, Kevin Koo MD, MPH, MPhil
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A Guide to the Background, Purpose, and Scope of Critical Access Hospitals for the Surgical Trainee 外科培训生在关键通道医院的背景、目的和范围指南
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Journal of Surgical Education Pub Date : 2025-05-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103537
Kimberly B. Golisch MD, MS , Isolina R. Rossi MD , Alfred Rossi MD , Matthew B. Rossi MD
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The Current Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in Plastic Surgery Education and Training: A Systematic Review 人工智能在整形外科教育和培训中的现状:系统回顾
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Journal of Surgical Education Pub Date : 2025-05-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103519
Ariana Genovese , Sahar Borna , Cesar A. Gomez-Cabello , Syed Ali Haider , Srinivasagam Prabha , Maissa Trabilsy , Antonio Jorge Forte
{"title":"The Current Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in Plastic Surgery Education and Training: A Systematic Review","authors":"Ariana Genovese ,&nbsp;Sahar Borna ,&nbsp;Cesar A. Gomez-Cabello ,&nbsp;Syed Ali Haider ,&nbsp;Srinivasagam Prabha ,&nbsp;Maissa Trabilsy ,&nbsp;Antonio Jorge Forte","doi":"10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103519","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103519","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Artificial intelligence (AI) shows promise in surgery, but its role in plastic surgery education remains underexplored. This review evaluates the current landscape of AI in plastic surgery education.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>A systematic search was conducted on August 11, 2024, across PubMed, CINAHL, IEEE, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar using terms related to AI, plastic surgery, and education. Original research articles focusing on AI in plastic surgery education were included, excluding correspondence, reviews, book chapters, theses, corrections, and non–peer-reviewed or non-English articles. Two investigators independently screened studies and synthesized data. ROBINS-I was used to assess bias.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Fifteen studies were included, with 13 evaluating large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing, and Google Bard. ChatGPT-4 outperformed other models on In-Service Examinations (average score of 72.7%) and demonstrated potential as a teaching assistant in plastic surgery education. AI-generated personal statements were comparable to human-written ones. However, ChatGPT showed inaccuracies in generating surgical protocols. ChatGPT demonstrated its ability to provide qualitative predictions, forecasting survey results that indicated limited current use of AI in plastic surgery education but support for further AI research. a study combined ChatGPT with DALL-E 2, a generative model, to create acceptable educational images. Machine learning was used in 1 study for evaluating surgical skill and providing real-time feedback during liposuction. Nine studies had low risk of bias, while 6 had moderate risk.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>AI demonstrates potential as an educational tool in plastic surgery. However, limitations of evidence, such as AI model uncertainties, introduce ambiguity. While AI cannot replicate the expertise of seasoned surgeons, it shows promise for foundational learning and skill assessment. Developing authenticity guidelines and enhancing AI capabilities are essential for its effective, ethical integration into plastic surgery education.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50033,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Education","volume":"82 8","pages":"Article 103519"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144069064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Differences in Preoperative Preparation Between Novice Surgeons and Experts: A Scoping Review 新手外科医生和专家术前准备的差异:范围审查
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Journal of Surgical Education Pub Date : 2025-05-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103540
Keita Ishido , Kotoe Kiriyama , Saseem Poudel , Makiko Hiradate , Yukari Kono , Yo Kurashima , Satoshi Hirano
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Improving the Team Response to Surgical Airway Emergencies: A Simulation-based, Multidisciplinary Approach to Quality Improvement 提高团队对外科气道紧急情况的反应:基于模拟的多学科质量改进方法
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Journal of Surgical Education Pub Date : 2025-05-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103544
Jimmie Knight III MD , Jessica Richelieu MD , Jose M. Velasco MD, FACS , Graham Lubinsky MD, FASA , Elizabeth Day MSN , Tyler Weiss MSc, RRT-ACCS , Philip Omotosho MD, FACS , Nicole Siparsky MD, FACS, FCCM
{"title":"Improving the Team Response to Surgical Airway Emergencies: A Simulation-based, Multidisciplinary Approach to Quality Improvement","authors":"Jimmie Knight III MD ,&nbsp;Jessica Richelieu MD ,&nbsp;Jose M. Velasco MD, FACS ,&nbsp;Graham Lubinsky MD, FASA ,&nbsp;Elizabeth Day MSN ,&nbsp;Tyler Weiss MSc, RRT-ACCS ,&nbsp;Philip Omotosho MD, FACS ,&nbsp;Nicole Siparsky MD, FACS, FCCM","doi":"10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103544","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103544","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>BACKGROUND</h3><div>Early and late surgical airway complications, such as tracheostomy dislodgment, obstruction, and bleeding, are associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality. The number of times a provider will face such a complication in their training will be limited, due to the rarity of these events. A simulation-based, multidisciplinary approach can be used to improve the quality of care delivered during these rare events. Our aim was to design and implement a simulation experience to provide trainees with the opportunity to practice team-based surgical airway emergency management.</div></div><div><h3>METHODS</h3><div><em>Population:</em> Inexperienced intensive care unit providers (novice nurses, respiratory therapy students, and junior surgery and anesthesiology residents) who care for patients with tracheostomy complications.</div><div><em>Setting:</em> Simulated intensive care unit in a large urban academic hospital.</div><div><em>Intervention:</em> A novel simulation curriculum was authored to reflect the tracheostomy emergency scenarios encountered in our clinical practice: early tracheostomy dislodgment, early tracheostomy obstruction, and late bleeding after tracheostomy. Multidisciplinary teams, composed of general surgery and anesthesia residents, ICU nurses and respiratory therapy students, completed a 60-minute training experience in our high-fidelity simulation lab. Post graduate year 2 or 3 general surgery residents, post graduate year 2 or 3 anesthesia residents, novice ICU nurse (less than 1 year of ICU experience), and senior respiratory therapy students were invited to participate. Participants were surveyed before and after the experience to assess their confidence. Participants were scored by a faculty moderator using a standardized checklist to assess their function as a team.</div><div><em>Outcome and Statistical Assessment:</em> Seven multidisciplinary teams (n = 28) were created. A composite group, consisting of all trainees, showed a statistically significant increase in reported confidence for assessing respiratory distress, communicating basic life support algorithms, and managing tracheostomy dislodgement, obstruction, and bleeding (p &lt; 0.05). An average of 52% improvement was observed in team function from the first to third training scenario. All trainees reported a high level of satisfaction in all categories.</div></div><div><h3>CONCLUSIONS</h3><div>Trainees providing care in intensive care unit lack confidence in managing tracheostomy-related emergencies. Utilizing a multidisciplinary simulation-based training program in a high-fidelity simulation environment, we demonstrated improved trainee confidence and team-based management of these challenging scenarios. Future study focused on the outcomes of airway emergencies in our institution will determine whether or not this intervention can promote a culture of safety and translate to improved patient safety.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50033,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Education","volume":"82 8","pages":"Article 103544"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143948942","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Table of Contents & Bacode 目录和代码
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Journal of Surgical Education Pub Date : 2025-05-14 DOI: 10.1016/S1931-7204(25)00140-0
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The Implementation of a Preclinical Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Mentorship Program 临床前整形和重建外科指导计划的实施
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Journal of Surgical Education Pub Date : 2025-05-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103520
Bryce Dzubara MD , George Durisek MBA , Juhi Katta MD , Eric Min MD , Nojan Bajestani MD , Stephanie Paras MD , Cristiane Ueno MD
{"title":"The Implementation of a Preclinical Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Mentorship Program","authors":"Bryce Dzubara MD ,&nbsp;George Durisek MBA ,&nbsp;Juhi Katta MD ,&nbsp;Eric Min MD ,&nbsp;Nojan Bajestani MD ,&nbsp;Stephanie Paras MD ,&nbsp;Cristiane Ueno MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103520","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103520","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To implement a longitudinal mentorship program in plastic surgery for preclinical medical students and evaluate whether the program positively affected participants.</div></div><div><h3>Setting and Participants</h3><div>At The Ohio State University, a tertiary academic medical center, from January 2023 to May 2024, <strong>2</strong> medical student cohorts, comprising a total of 31 students, were paired among 10 plastic surgeons. Program objectives included clinical, operating room, and Grand Round attendance as well as a case presentation to the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Mentorship Program (PRSMP) peers, leadership, and mentors at the conclusion of the mentorship period.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Of the 31 participating students, 20 (65%) consented to receive surveys, and 17 (85% of consenting participants, 55% of involved students) successfully completed postprogram surveys. Surgical observation was the most enjoyable program component (88%), and the most useful in career discernment (59%). All 17 participants reported an increase in exposure to plastic surgery (proportion, <em>R</em>:1.0; 95% CI [0.86-1.0]), while 16 participants (94%) reported an increase in knowledge of plastic surgery, willingness to engage in plastic surgery extracurriculars, and belief that the PRSMP was a beneficial use of time (proportion, <em>R</em>:0.94; 95% CI [0.73-0.99]). Fifteen students (88%) reported increased interest in plastic surgery research, a high likelihood of maintaining contact with their mentor, and benefits of having a plastic surgery attending mentor (proportion, <em>R</em>:0.88; 95% CI [0.67-0.97]).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The PRSMP benefited students across multiple realms and promoted longitudinal relationships between attending physicians and medical students. This program can serve as an effective model for the creation of similar mentorship programs, especially during preclinical years of medical school.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50033,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surgical Education","volume":"82 7","pages":"Article 103520"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143917627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Integrating Sustainability Into Graduate Medical Education for Surgical Trainees 将可持续性融入外科培训生的研究生医学教育
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Journal of Surgical Education Pub Date : 2025-05-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103511
Katie Foug BS , Armaan Patel BS , Jenny H. Chang MD, MPH , Kimberly Woo MD , Abby Gross MD , Sofya Asfaw MD, MBA , Benjamin Miller MD
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The Effect of Gender on Case Log Volumes for Urology Residents: An 11 Year National Study 性别对泌尿外科住院医师病例记录量的影响:一项为期11年的全国研究
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Journal of Surgical Education Pub Date : 2025-05-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103515
Jenna Bates Maffei MD , Angeline Johny MD , Yoon Soo Park PhD , Eric Holmboe MD , Sean O. Hogan PhD , Gina M. Badalato MD , Kate H. Kraft MD, MHPE , Wesley A. Mayer MD
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The Ambush Teaching Method: A Novel Teaching Approach Through Subversion of Expectations and Anonymous Peer Review 伏击教学法:颠覆期望与匿名同侪评议的新教学方式
IF 2.6 3区 医学
Journal of Surgical Education Pub Date : 2025-05-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103522
Stefan Dimou BBiomed, MBBS, MSurg
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