Simulation for early years surgical training

The shift from traditional apprenticeship models to competency-based curricula, compounded by working hour restrictions and rapid advances in surgical technology, has altered the delivery of early years training. Simulation been widely incorporated other high-risk, high-reliability industries, but it only just begun be embedded programmes over last two decades. In this article, we review key concepts simulation. Using Scotland's Core Surgical Training Programme as an example, demonstrate implementation these into a national integrated simulation strategy for We highlight global examples use curricula. messages all stakeholders training are: (i) is adjunct clinical training; (ii) tool; however, not tool that should main object interest, learning which used; (iii) absence constructively aligned purposeful programme valued trainees, trainers system, enough issue kit, no matter how good simulators are.