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Training Curriculum in Minimal Access Surgery

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Training in Minimal Access Surgery

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This chapter will highlight the requirements of designing a learning episode in minimal access surgery. It will also provide educational tools on designing a curriculum for various training grades including fellows and secularists post-accreditation, as well as training surgeons. The chapter also examines in depth methods of assessment of curriculum.

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  1. Research and Education, Catharina Hospital, Michelangelolaan 2, Eindhoven, 5623 EJ, The Netherlands

    J. J. Jakimowicz MD, PhD, FRCS, Ed

  2. Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Landbergstraat 15, Delft, 2628 CE, The Netherlands

    Sonja Buzink

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  2. Poissy Cedex, France

    Abe Fingerhut

  3. Stony Brook Medicine, New York, New York, USA

    Roberto Bergamaschi

  4. Colchester General Hospital, Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom

    Roger Motson

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Jakimowicz, J.J., Buzink, S. (2015). Training Curriculum in Minimal Access Surgery. In: Francis, N., Fingerhut, A., Bergamaschi, R., Motson, R. (eds) Training in Minimal Access Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6494-4_2

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