O52: THE IMPACT OF STUDENT BACKGROUND ON PERFORMANCE AND STRESS DURING SURGICAL SIMULATION

Abstract Introduction Early exposure of medical students to surgical skills has been associated with an increased interest in pursuing a career surgery. This study aimed investigate the impact student background on basic laparoscopic acquisition and perceived stress workload during simulation. Method Students were recruited course modelled European Basic Laparoscopic Urological Skills (E-BLUS) programme. filled out pre-course demographic survey, post-course survey that evaluated (SURG-TLX). Pre- confidence skills, performance course, as well SURG-TLX parameters statistically compared for all factors. Result Twenty-three participants completed fifteen (65%) which female. Ten junior (first second year), thirteen senior (third year above). Hobbies grouped into either requiring hand-eye coordination (n=9), manual dexterity or no relevance surgery (n=5). No significant differences found factors pre- confidence. between male female students, different hobby groups, parameters. Senior reported significantly higher Physical Demand juniors (p=0.042). other Conclusion Our showed correlation (notably sex stage school) We therefore suggest are provided more acquire regardless their background. Take-home message Medical is not discriminator simulation stress. All school, should be given opportunity practice skills.