Why the study?
International rotations are cited to supplement trauma surgical training, but quantification of this hands-on operative experience remains unclear.
Does an international rotation at a large-volume trauma center improve operative exposure and perceived confidence in surgical trainees?
Population
75 physicians who rotated at the Trauma Unit of Groote-Shuur Hospital
Design
Online survey
Authors
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International trauma rotations may supplement trainee experience; leaves open need for objective skill validation before curriculum changes.
Does an international rotation at a large-volume trauma center improve operative exposure and perceived confidence in surgical trainees?
International rotations at large-volume trauma centers provide significant hands-on operative experience and significantly enhance the perceived confidence of surgical trainees.
Barmparas et al. (2019) studied this question.
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