A multi-specialty surgical course for residents transitioning from early to intermediate training
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چکیده
It has been estimated that approximately 15000 to 20000 hours are required to train a surgeon.1 However, several time-constrains imposed globally2 have significantly reduced training time in the Operating Room (OR) posing a significant challenge for surgical educators and creating an impetus for the development of new educational methods.3 Since August 2005, all medical graduates in the United Kingdom must enter a 2 year postgraduate programme prior to commencing training in their chosen medical or surgical specialty.4
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