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- Title
Student self-assessment after Essential Surgical Skills training for final-year medical students at Gulu University, northern Uganda.
- Authors
Okello, Tom R.; Mugabi, Patrick; Ghee Hwang; Sutter, Michelle; Lett, Ronald
- Abstract
Background Medical practice depends on a set of essential clinical and surgical skills, yet inadequate attention is given to training these skills in medical school. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Essential Surgical Skills® (ESS) training on self-report comfort levels in performing surgical skills among final-year medical students at Gulu University in Gulu, Uganda. Methods This study analysed 5 years' worth of pre- and post-course ESS self-evaluation questionnaires completed by final-year medical students attending Gulu University between 2013 and 2017. Pre- and post-course results were compared using Student's t-test. ESS elements covered over the 5-day course were: surgery fundamentals; respiratory and anaesthesia skills; and skills related to gastrointestinal, obstetric, and orthopaedic surgery. Results There was a significant improvement in the students' level of comfort related to all ESS components when pre- and post-course questionnaire responses were compared (P < 0.001). Conclusions Medical schools should emphasize training of essential clinical and surgical skills because these give medical students the confidence and proficiency needed in clinical practice.
- Subjects
UGANDA; SOMALIA; MEDICAL students; COLLEGE students; SELF-evaluation; MEDICAL schools; ABILITY; SURGICAL education
- Publication
East & Central African Journal of Surgery, 2018, Vol 23, Issue 1, p18
- ISSN
1024-297X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4314/ecajs.v23i1.4