Teaching surgical skills in obstetrics using a cesarean section simulator – bringing simulation to life
Author(s) -
venkata sujatha Vellanki
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
advances in medical education and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1179-7258
DOI - 10.2147/amep.s14807
Subject(s) - internship , obstetrics and gynaecology , session (web analytics) , section (typography) , trainer , medicine , obstetrics , computer science , medical education , pregnancy , genetics , world wide web , biology , operating system , programming language
Cesarean section is the most common surgery performed in obstetrics. Incorporating a simulation model into training provides a safe, low-stress environment in which students can gain skills and receive feedback. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of obstetrics simulator training for medical students doing their internship.
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