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Enhancement in virtual learning cannot substitute for hands-on training in cardiothoracic surgery
Journal article   Peer reviewed

Enhancement in virtual learning cannot substitute for hands-on training in cardiothoracic surgery

Nestor Villamizar and Dao M Nguyen
Journal of cardiac surgery, Vol.35(12), pp.3449-3450
2020-12
PMID: 32789917

Abstract

Clinical Competence Pandemics Computer Simulation Humans Internship and Residency - methods Specialties, Surgical - education Curriculum Thoracic Surgery - education COVID-19 - epidemiology Education, Medical, Graduate - methods
This program director survey attempts to determine how coronavirus 2019 pandemic is impacting current training in cardiothoracic surgery. A transition to virtual didactic sessions may prove beneficial with increasing attendance. On the other hand, decreasing live simulation and case volumes may jeopardize achieving competency in surgical skills.

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6 Social Sciences
6.11 Education & Educational Research
6.11.1094 Medical Education
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Surgery
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Clinical Medicine

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