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Entry-Level Forward Surgical Team Training in 5th Grade Students of Second Military Medical University of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army

Authors: Shiguan Le, Wang Xi, Wei Li, Jian Xiao, Zhinong Wang

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 10/2017

Abstract

Background

Forward surgical team (FST) is a highly mobile team for surgical missions in battlefield. FST training has been well held in many western countries. However, such training in Chinese army is far from satisfaction.

Methods and Results

Relying on Second Military Medical University and its affiliated hospitals, we are launching an entry-level training program for 5th grade students, in order to improve their understandings on basic concepts of FST, as well as their abilities to complete surgical missions on battlefield.

Conclusions

In this article, we are going to introduce our training facilities as well as our training methods in our training program.

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Title: Entry-Level Forward Surgical Team Training in 5th Grade Students of Second Military Medical University of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army
Authors: Shiguan Le
Wang Xi
Wei Li
Jian Xiao
Zhinong Wang
Publication date: 01-10-2017
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 10/2017
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-017-4035-2

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Entry-Level Forward Surgical Team Training in 5th Grade Students of Second Military Medical University of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army

Abstract

Background

Methods and Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Methods and Results

Conclusions

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