Effectivity of Distance Learning in the Training of Basic Surgical Skills—A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Distance learning is an interactive way of education when teachers and students are physically separated. Our purpose was to examine its effectivity in training basic surgical techniques provide alternative sustainable methodology for the medical professionals. Methods: Sixty were involved our single blinded randomized controlled study. Six homogenized groups created then into three distance in-person teaching. The completed same curriculum using own “SkillBox”. All took pre- post-course test evaluated blindly. filled out online feedback form after course. A financial analysis also made. Results: There no significant difference exam results (distance 28.200 vs. 25.200). We managed achieve significantly better improvements suturing 19.967 15.900, p = 0.043). According 93% study group students, quality teaching did not decrease compared traditional classes. Conclusion: improved similarly education. received positively among students; they found it effective good alternative.