Analysis of the current situation of and strategies for surgical simulation teaching

doi:10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20241119-01193

Abstract

Abstract: Medical simulation teaching plays an indispensable role in surgical operative skills training. However, its development still faces numerous challenges. This paper reviews the current state of simulation training in basic specialized surgical skills and analyses the primary challenges in surgical simulation teaching in China. These include the lack of professional surgical simulation teaching faculties, the absence of standardized and structured training curriculums, and the shortage of high-fidelity training models and equipment. Furthermore, this paper proposes several feasible strategies for improvement, such as enhancing faculty development, designing innovative and practical simulation training courses, developing training equipment tailored to educational needs, and promoting the seamless integration of surgical simulation teaching with clinical practice. The ultimate goal is to further enhance the quality and effectiveness of surgical simulation teaching in China.

Key words: Specialties, surgical, Simulation training, Operational skills training, Current situation, Strategies

CLC Number:

R-05

Fu Lei, Tian Jing, Xiao Yao. Analysis of the current situation of and strategies for surgical simulation teaching[J]. Chinese Journal of Medical Education, 2025, 45(4): 272-278.

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