SIMULATION TRAINING

Simulation-based summative assessments in surgery

Published on

May 17, 2016

Surgery

Peter Szasz, Teodor P Grantcharov, Robert M Sweet, James R Korndorffer Jr, Robert A Pedowitz, Patricia L Roberts, Ajit K Sachdeva
Peter Szasz, Teodor P Grantcharov, Robert M Sweet, James R Korndorffer Jr, Robert A Pedowitz, Patricia L Roberts, Ajit K Sachdeva
Peter Szasz, Teodor P Grantcharov, Robert M Sweet, James R Korndorffer Jr, Robert A Pedowitz, Patricia L Roberts, Ajit K Sachdeva

Overview

The American College of Surgeons-Accredited Education Institutes (ACS-AEI) Consortium is dedicated to improving patient safety and surgical education through advanced simulation-based training. At the 8th annual Consortium meeting, a panel presentation highlighted simulation-based summative assessments, showcasing insights from various surgical disciplines. This engaging session fostered an active discussion between panelists and attendees, allowing for the exchange of experiences and ideas.

This report encapsulates the key presentations and the dynamic dialogue that followed, emphasizing the foundation and advancements in simulation-based summative assessments. It outlines current practices across surgical specialties and explores potential future directions for the ACS-AEI Consortium, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of surgical education and assessment.

Results

The report summarizes the panelists' presentations and their ensuing discussion with attendees. The focus of the report is on the basis for and advances in simulation-based summative assessments, the current practices employed across various surgical disciplines, and future directions that may be pursued by the ACS-AEI Consortium.