Laparoscopic inguinal hernia extraperitoneal repair is a difficult task to learn. The number of cases required to become proficient during surgical training is not know
Advances in the field of minimally invasive surgery have reduced the incidence of traditional open techniques. As the volume of laparoscopic cases increase
Robotic surgery is a specialized skill which requires time and resources to master. In a general surgery residency program that seeks to train competent surgeon
Surgical simulation is particularly attractive because it avoids practicing skills in patients, allowing trainees to learn such skills in a safe, controlled, and standardized environment. We design
Surgical graduate medical education (SGME) has undergone dramatic changes from the apprenticeship model with increased emphasis on work hour restrictions. As a r