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Several methods are available to objectively measure, assess, and predict technical competence in surgeons and should be used in surgical training.
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Objective methods to measure, assess, and predict technical competence exist and should be integrated into surgical training.
In this paper, we review the literature to date on technical competence in surgeons; how it can be defined, taught to trainees and assessed. We also examine how we can predict which candidates for surgical training will most likely develop technical competence. While technical competency is just one aspect of what makes a good surgeon, we have recognized a need to review the literature in this area and to combine this with broader definitions of competency. Our review found that several methods are available to objectively measure, assess and predict technical competence and should be used in surgical training.
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Faurie et al. (2012) conducted a review in Technical competence in surgeons. Methods to measure, assess and predict technical competence was evaluated. Several methods are available to objectively measure, assess, and predict technical competence in surgeons and should be used in surgical training.
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