Structured assessment of a cadaveric orthopedic surgical training program of small animal surgeons in training: A prospective observational pilot study
🔍 Key Findings
- Structured cadaveric training significantly improved surgical technical skills with expert OSATS scores increasing from 17/35 to 23/35 (p = .001)
- Self-assessment scores also improved significantly from 17/35 to 25/35 (p = .018), indicating perceived skill progression
- Inter-assessor agreement was variable (κ = 0.04–0.65), with only moderate–substantial agreement between two of three experts
- Agreement between self-assessment and expert assessment was poor (κ ≈ 0), highlighting inaccurate self-perception
- Residents demonstrated better self-assessment accuracy than interns, suggesting experience improves insight into performance
- Training program included multimodal structure (supervised sessions, self-directed practice, and one-on-one feedback), totaling ~45.8 hours over 3 months
- OSATS GRS effectively detected skill improvement but has limitations in reliability, particularly due to subjective categories and lack of procedural specificity
- Structured cadaver training is feasible and beneficial for residency programs, supporting integration into surgical curricula
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🔍 Key Findings
- Structured cadaveric training significantly improved surgical technical skills with expert OSATS scores increasing from 17/35 to 23/35 (p = .001)
- Self-assessment scores also improved significantly from 17/35 to 25/35 (p = .018), indicating perceived skill progression
- Inter-assessor agreement was variable (κ = 0.04–0.65), with only moderate–substantial agreement between two of three experts
- Agreement between self-assessment and expert assessment was poor (κ ≈ 0), highlighting inaccurate self-perception
- Residents demonstrated better self-assessment accuracy than interns, suggesting experience improves insight into performance
- Training program included multimodal structure (supervised sessions, self-directed practice, and one-on-one feedback), totaling ~45.8 hours over 3 months
- OSATS GRS effectively detected skill improvement but has limitations in reliability, particularly due to subjective categories and lack of procedural specificity
- Structured cadaver training is feasible and beneficial for residency programs, supporting integration into surgical curricula
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