title: Microsurgery training for the twenty-first century.
abstract: Current educational interventions and training courses in microsurgery are often predicated on theories of skill acquisition and development that follow a 'practice makes perfect' model. Given the changing landscape of surgical training and advances in educational theories related to skill development, research is needed to assess current training tools in microsurgery education and devise alternative methods that would enhance training. Simulation is an increasingly important tool for educators because, whilst facilitating improved technical proficiency, it provides a way to reduce risks to both trainees and patients. The International Microsurgery Simulation Society has been founded in 2012 in order to consolidate the global effort in promoting excellence in microsurgical training. The society's aim to achieve standarisation of microsurgical training worldwide could be realised through the development of evidence based educational interventions and sharing best practices.
authors.affiliation: Academic Plastic Surgery Group, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK.
authors.forename: Simon Richard
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Myers
authors.forename: Stefan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Froschauer
authors.forename: Yelena
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Akelina
authors.forename: Pierluigi
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tos
authors.forename: Jeong Tae
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Ali M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Ghanem
keywords: Curriculum; Education; Microsurgery; Teaching