Journal article
A Surgical Skills Rotation for Mid-Level Residents
JB & JS open access, Vol.9(3), e24.00036
07/17/2024
DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.OA.24.00036
PMCID: PMC11251679
PMID: 39021675
Abstract
Introduction: The University of Iowa orthopaedic residency previously designed a month-long surgical skill rotation for postgraduate year (PGY)-1 residents. This successful initiative has become a model of interest for other teaching institutions. In addition to the intern year, an important phase in residency occurs during the transition from PGY2 to PGY3, when residents assume greater responsibility and autonomy in leading surgical procedures.
Methods: To directly address this transition and assess residents' readiness, our residency program established a week-long PGY2 surgical skills rotation. This rotation serves as a training checkpoint and focuses on both training and evaluation of level-appropriate skills in joint arthroplasty, trauma, arthroscopy, and wire navigation. The primary objective of the PGY2 surgical skills rotation is to enhance orthopaedic residents' operative skills and experience by providing increased exposure and practice of requisite technical skills. Similar to the Orthopedic In-Training Examinations that assess residents' knowledge, this week-long program, aimed at assessing residents' proficiency in fundamental orthopaedic technical skills, occurs before their PGY3 year.
Results: Faculty-led training and assessment sessions in each area offer residents many opportunities for dedicated practice and improvement. Transferring these acquired skills from the laboratory to the operating room is essential for a training program. To confirm improvement, the final day of the surgical skills rotation was exclusively dedicated to structured performance evaluations, with a specific emphasis on establishing proficiency benchmarks.
Conclusion: We herein describe the University of Iowa's PGY2 surgical skills rotation, providing insights into its development, implementation, and outcomes. By sharing our experience, we offer a framework for other academic departments seeking to optimize surgical skills education and ensure the successful transition of mid-level residents.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- A Surgical Skills Rotation for Mid-Level Residents
- Creators
- Lanchi B. Nguyen - Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IowaSteven A. Long - University of IowaEricka A. Lawler - University of IowaMatthew D. Karam - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- JB & JS open access, Vol.9(3), e24.00036
- Publisher
- Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc
- DOI
- 10.2106/JBJS.OA.24.00036
- PMID
- 39021675
- PMCID
- PMC11251679
- ISSN
- 2472-7245
- eISSN
- 2472-7245
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 07/17/2024
- Academic Unit
- Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
- Record Identifier
- 9984658351702771
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