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Describe the latest technological in surgical education and assessment.Background:Surgical education is challenged by continuously increasing clinical content, greater subspecialization, and public scrutiny of access to high-quality surgical care. Since the last Blue Ribbon Committee on surgical education, novel technologies have been developed, including artificial intelligence and telecommunication. ⋯ Advances in technology-based assessment, data analytics, and behavioral analysis now allow us to create personalized educational programs based on individual preferences and learning styles. If implemented properly, education technology has the promise of improving the quality and efficiency of surgical education and decreasing the demands on clinical faculty.
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Nearly all neurosurgeons in the United States will be named defendants in a malpractice claim before retirement. We perform an assessment of national malpractice trends in cranial neurosurgery to inform neurosurgeons on current outcomes, trends over time, benchmarks for malpractice coverage needs, and ways to mitigate lawsuits. ⋯ Although a stable number of cases were won by neurosurgeons, an increase in award sizes was observed in the 37-year period assessed. Perioperative complications and delayed treatment/diagnosis were key drivers of malpractice claims.
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This study aims to appraise recommendations from an expert panel of surgical educators on optimizing surgical education and training in the setting of contemporary challenges. ⋯ The residents gathered for this focus group were encouraged by the thought, effort, and intention that gathered the surgical leaders across the country to make the recommendations. While the trainees wanted clarity on some areas, the overall opinion was in agreement with the recommendations.
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Provide reports of the Blue Ribbon II Subcommittees. ⋯ The reports of the Subcommittees of the BRC II provide an assessment and key recommendations concerning surgical education and training in 2024.
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As part of the Blue Ribbon Committee II, review current goals, structure and financing of surgical training in Graduate Medical Education (GME) and recommend needed changes. ⋯ Changes in surgical training related to CBME offer opportunities for change and innovation. Our subcommittee has laid out a potential path forward for improvements in GME funding, training structure, compensation of surgical educators, and support of students and residents in training.