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Applying the science of learning to the teaching and learning of surgical skills: The basics of surgical education
Author(s) -
Sullivan Maura E.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.25922
Subject(s) - psychomotor learning , learning sciences , process (computing) , medicine , cognition , field (mathematics) , psychology , medical education , educational technology , mathematics education , neuroscience , computer science , operating system , mathematics , pure mathematics
The changing climate of surgical education has led to a renewed interest in the process of learning. Research from the fields of cognitive and educational psychology, neuroscience, sociology, and behavioral economics have clear implications for the teaching and learning of psychomotor skills. This article summarizes how key learning theories impact the field of surgical education and proposes practical tips, supported by the science of learning, that can be applied to optimize resident and fellow education.