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Towards a hybrid philosophy of surgical education
Author(s) -
Hall John C.,
Crebbin Wendy,
Ellison Anne
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
anz journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 1445-1433
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-1433.2004.03201.x
Subject(s) - medicine , medline , competence (human resources) , point (geometry) , surgical procedures , medical education , engineering ethics , surgery , management , geometry , mathematics , political science , law , economics , engineering
Background: Surgical training involves a complex amalgam of skills. This publication seeks to incorporate concepts about higher education into a philosophy of surgical education. Methods: The core of the present review is derived from a literature search of a computer database (Medline). The notion of competence is used to illustrate the concept of a philosophy of surgical education. Conclusion: A predefined philosophy of surgical education may serve as a useful reference point when choices arise during the development of surgical training.