Competency versus performance in plastic surgery: navigating through new technologies and medical devices

Salim C Saba; Salvatore J Pacella; Stephen H Miller; Marek K Dobke

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2012.07.018

Competency versus performance in plastic surgery: navigating through new technologies and medical devices

Clin Plast Surg. 2012 Oct;39(4):513-20. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2012.07.018.

Authors

Salim C Saba¹, Salvatore J Pacella, Stephen H Miller, Marek K Dobke

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California at San Diego, MS 8890, 200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103, USA. mdobke@ucsd.edu

PMID: 23036301
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2012.07.018

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to examine how plastic surgeons learn to use novel technology in their practices. In addition, a critical evaluation of current teaching methods as they relate to surgeon competence in these new technologies is discussed.

MeSH terms

Clinical Competence*
Computer Simulation
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Credentialing
Humans
Internship and Residency
Surgery, Plastic / education*
Surgery, Plastic / trends
Surgical Equipment*
Teaching / methods