Designing, implementing, and evaluating a basic surgical skills bootcamp: An effective approach to enhance competency in surgical residency training.

Abstract

Introduction: Recent technological advances have facilitated the development of new educational methods, such as simulation-based learning, in specialized bootcamps to enhance the learning of surgical residents. This study aimed to design, implement, and evaluate a basic surgical skills bootcamp for residents in general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and gynecology based on the learning gap in the current educational program.

Methods: This intervention study focused on the design, implementation, and evaluation of a basic surgical skills bootcamp in a simulated operating room for first-year surgical residents in general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and gynecology.

Results: The study resulted in the creation of a comprehensive course plan and the execution of a 6-day training program. Evaluation of educational outcomes confirmed high learner satisfaction, improvement in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) exam scores, and acceptable scores in the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).

Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that surgical bootcamps, when designed based on needs assessment and in line with scientific bootcamp design principles, play a crucial role in enhancing the satisfaction, knowledge, and skills of surgical residents.