title: Debriefing 101: training faculty to promote learning in simulation-based training.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Debriefing is recognized as essential for successful simulation-based training. Unfortunately, its effective use is variable. We developed a train the trainer workshop to teach key evidence-based components of effective debriefing.
  
  
  METHODS
  A workshop focusing on best practices for debriefing in surgical simulation-based training was developed for the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Association for Surgical Education. Content emphasized key theoretical concepts related to and evidence-based components of an effective debriefing. Additionally, the workshop incorporated experiential learning via active debriefing following a simulated scenario.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Content of the workshop emphasized effective debriefing as the key to learning in simulation-based education. Key elements of debriefing for educators to keep in mind include the following: approach, learning environment, engagement of learners, reaction, reflection, analysis, diagnosis, and application.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Effective debriefing is an essential skill for educators involved in surgical simulation-based training. Without it, learning opportunities are missed. Training the trainer in effective debriefing is essential to ensure standardization of practice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, LSU Health New Orleans Health Sciences Center, 1542 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA. Electronic address: jpaige@lsuhsc.edu.
authors.forename: John T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Paige
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, UK.
authors.forename: Sonal
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Arora
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Gladys
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fernandez
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Neal
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Seymour
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000379:methods*; D005180:Faculty, Medical; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D014481:United States
keywords: Continuing medical education; Debriefing; Faculty development; Simulation; Surgical education