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Establishing a simulation center for surgical skills: what to do and how to do it

Authors: R. S. Haluck, R. M. Satava, Dr, G. Fried, MD, FCRS(C), FACS, C. Lake, MD, MBA, MPH, E. M. Ritter, MD, A. K. Sachdeva, MD, FRCSC, FACS, N. E. Seymour, MD, M. L. Terry, Dr, D. Wilks, MD

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 7/2007

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Meaningful discussion of computerized simulation technology for the training of surgical skills began almost 20 years ago. The field of medical simulation, at one time seemingly quite straightforward, has evolved into a highly complex field of many disciplines. Currently, in the interest of patient safety and consistent physician proficiency, there is growing interest in skills training and documentation of skill acquisition. Simulators and simulation curricula of varying degrees of complexity and cost are taking hold as part of a new paradigm for education [1]. …

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Title: Establishing a simulation center for surgical skills: what to do and how to do it
Authors: R. S. Haluck
R. M. Satava, Dr
G. Fried, MD, FCRS(C), FACS
C. Lake, MD, MBA, MPH
E. M. Ritter, MD
A. K. Sachdeva, MD, FRCSC, FACS
N. E. Seymour, MD
M. L. Terry, Dr
D. Wilks, MD
Publication date: 01-07-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 7/2007
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-006-9150-3

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