Changing the way we train gynecologic surgeons.

Full Abstract

To ensure the integrity of gynecologic surgical practices and patient safety, changes need to be made in the training of gynecologic surgeons, both in residency and continuing surgical education. Although society demands competency in the training and continuing education of airline pilots, little is done in comparison to ensure competency in the training and continuing education of gynecologic surgeons. Both professions rely on safe performance to protect the well-being of individuals. It is now time for medical and surgical education to move from the shadows of its "trust me" attitude into the light of a "test me and prove me" criterion.

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Author information

Author/s: Julian, Thomas M (TM); Rogers, Robert M (RM);

Affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Clinical Science Center, H4/646, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792, USA. tmjulian(-atsign-)wisc.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America (Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-Jun; vol 33 (issue 2) : pp 237-46, vii-viii

Dates: Created 2006/05/01; Completed 2006/07/20;

PMID: 16647600, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Clinical Competence
Competency-Based Education - ethics; organization & administration
Education, Medical, Graduate - ethics; organization & administration

Ethics, Clinical
Gynecology - education
Humans

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