Teaching and learning in the operating theatre: a framework for trainers and advanced trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Surgical training of 'advanced trainees' in Obstetrics and Gynaecology currently occurs in a rather unstructured fashion. This is even more complicated by reduced training time of doctors necessitated by the European working time directive. Teaching and learning in theatre is a combination of art and science. This paper attempts to address the issues hampering effective theatre training and suggests ways to overcome them. The 'operating theatre' plan includes a needs assessment of trainees, goal setting and instructional methodologies. Various learning styles could potentially be adopted, although it might be difficult to choose a learning style suitable for a particular trainee. Additionally, team working skills and experiential learning need to be facilitated.
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Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Calow, Chesterfield S44 5BL, UK. drsujitmuk@yahoo.co.in
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D002983:Clinical Competence; D006176:Gynecology / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000193:education*; D009873:Operating Rooms; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*