GUSTKE V. THORNHILL: SIMULATION TRAINING: THIS IS THE FUTURE? (Orthopedics This Week)
This week’s Orthopaedic Crossfire® debate was part of the 35th Annual Current Concepts in Joint Replacement® (CCJR®), Winter meeting, which took place in Orlando. This week’s topic is “Simulation Training: This is the Future.” For is Kenneth A. Gustke, M.D. – Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa, Florida. Opposing is Thomas S. Thornhill, M.D. – Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Fares S. Haddad, M.D., F.R.C.S. – University College Hospital, London, United Kingdom is moderating.
Dr. Gustke: I’m in favor of simulation training. I think it is the future.
Historically, resident and fellow training has followed the apprenticeship model where trainees enhance their skills under supervision by more experienced mentors.
In this model, residents got to do many surgical procedures and work long hours with no hour restrictions. And we were less aware of legal ramifications and complications. Also, the hospitals weren’t all over us about surgery times.
This historical training model is now in conflict between best surgeon training, patient safety and OR efficiency.
Reduced resident work hour...
