AI in the OR can sharpen skills, but humans make the lessons stick
Editor's Note Artificial intelligence (AI) can track surgical performance with pinpoint accuracy, but true mastery still requires a human teacher, American Council on Science and Health August 20 reports. A randomized trial of an AI-powered surgical tutoring system found that while algorithms provided real-time error detection, the best learning happened…
Low-cost simulation helps surgical trainees practice crisis skills for major hemorrhage
Editor's Note A novel, low-cost simulation of intraoperative hemorrhage successfully challenged surgical residents and fellows to practice both technical and nontechnical crisis management skills. According to a study published in Surgery on August 19, the model replicated a lacerated vena cava bleed and allowed learners to rehearse vascular repair, teamwork,…
Imposter syndrome widespread among surgical trainees, disproportionately affects women
Editor's Note Nearly three-quarters of orthopedic surgery residents experience significant or intense imposter syndrome, with female trainees facing markedly higher risk, according to a study published April 7 in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Open Access. As detailed in the study, researchers surveyed 100 residents across seven US…
Professional development: Cockpit view clears credentialing terminology turbulence
Comparing healthcare to aviation is a long-standing tradition, especially when discussing safety systems like checklists. However, the similarities extend beyond protocols. Just as flying a paper airplane differs vastly from piloting a jumbo jet, so too does earning a certificate of attendance differ from achieving professional certification. Parallels like these…
Survey: Nursing school enrollment grows but PhD programs continue decline
Editor's Note The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)’s AACN’s 2024-2025 Enrollment and Graduations survey shows undergraduate and graduate nursing programs saw enrollment gains in 2024, with a 4.9% increase in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program enrollment, along with a 1.6% gain in RN-to-BSN programs following five…
Winning gamification strategies enhance nursing staff education
Nursing teams can find strength in diversity, but educating a team with a range of backgrounds and experience levels can be challenging. Some respond well to traditional lectures and presentations, while others may gravitate toward more collaborative or hands-on approaches. Making education a game has emerged as one of the…
Certification options abound for infection preventionists
Patient safety and regulatory compliance demand thoroughly vetting those tasked with preventing healthcare-associated infections. But which certification is the right fit? Those who are new to infection control have a wide range of options for verifying their newly acquired expertise. More seasoned infection preventionists (IPs) also have a number of…
Commentary: Technology no substitute for cadaver-based medical education
Editor's Note Although cadaver-based education is far from perfect, medical schools should reconsider eliminating these programs for surgeons and other professionals, first-year medical student Nadir Al Saidi argues in a March 31 commentary in Stat. “The weight of an actual body beneath your inexperienced hands is as real a preparation…
E-learning builds surgical tech talent pool for small, rural hospitals
CEO Karen Franco, MBA, spent years struggling to fill surgical technologist (ST) positions at Pacific Surgery Center in Poulsbo, Washington, due to a lack of viable training options. Nearly 1,400 miles away, Deb Braly, RN, a nurse educator in the surgery department of San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center in…
Medical school diversity declines after Supreme Court ruling
Editor's Note The Supreme Court’s 2023 decision limiting race in college admissions has triggered an overzealous response from many medical schools, leading to a sharp decline in enrollment for underrepresented groups, according to an article published January 23 in STAT. As detailed in the article, Legal advisors have pushed schools…
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