Gynecologic endoscopy skills training and assessment: review.
Training in and assessment of endoscopic skills is currently undergoing a period of evolution. Several recognized factors driving this evolution include working pattern, training opportunities, cost, and patient safety. In addition, the need to continuously monitor competence is punctuated by the rapid technologic changes and rising consumer expectation. These challenges present an opportunity to positively enhance the learning and performance of surgical practice.
Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, St. Mary's Hospital, London; Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, UK. Electronic address: r.bharathan@imperial.ac.uk.
Rasiah
R
Bharathan
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Centre, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, St. Mary's Hospital, London.
Thomas
T
Setchell
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Centre, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, St. Mary's Hospital, London.
Tariq
T
Miskry
Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, St. Mary's Hospital, London.
Ara
A
Darzi
Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, St. Mary's Hospital, London; Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Rajesh
R
Aggarwal
D002983:Clinical Competence; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004521:Educational Measurement; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000193:education*; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency
Assessment; Curriculum; Endoscopy skills; Gynecological surgery; Training