Retired surgeons as peer teachers in resident medical education: An underused resource

[摘要] In his Presidential Address to the American Surgical Association in 2013, Carlos A. Pellegrini, MD, FACS, FRCSI(Hon), FRCS(Hon), FRCSEd(Hon), discussed the evolution of surgical education over the previous 100 years.1 Dr. Pellegrini highlighted the need to incorporate changes in the structure of surgical residency programs proactively by increasing the use of simulation training and by emphasizing the importance of professionalism, communication skills, and systems-based practice in improving the quality of care for surgical patients. He also emphasized that surgical educators, acting as role models, have a responsibility to participate actively in a resident-oriented, patient-centered educational paradigm.

[学科分类] 外科医学