Interactive modular training – By young surgeons for young surgeons

Introduction

The "learning-by-doing" approach to surgical training of the past decades is no longer adequate. The demands on surgeons today — and especially on those of tomorrow — are far more diverse! In order to provide physicians with versitile training, we want to impart far more than just a craft!

Pressure to increase cost-effectiveness and efficiency means that hospitals are no longer able to meet these high demands on surgical training alone. Thus, the DGAV as a professional society is called upon to provide active support in training endeavors. Within the framework of a new training initiative, the DGAV has introduced the concept of interactive modular training, in collaboration with the Deutschen Gesellschaft für Chirurgie (DGCH). The contents of surgical training in Germany are not regulated as much as in other countries. The interactive modular training is meant to be a part of the core training for surgeons in Germany.

The concept behind the training program is to make surgery

effective
comprehensive
learnable and
tangible

through the realization of the following objectives:

development of a structured curriculum for the comprehensive training of general and visceral surgeons
transfer of scientifically-founded knowledge to clinical situations
supplementation of on-site training in hospitals
application of modern didactics
flexibility through the program's modular structure
quality control via review and evaluation processes
implementation of modern learning management systems
possibility of interlinking with other training initiatives

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Implementation

Through a modular curriculum, the knowledge required for specialist certification is taught interactively through a combination of e-learning and on-site seminars in accordance with a catalogue of educational objectives.

The training requirements are depicted in 12 modules. For each module, extensive online content is made available, which is then expanded upon in on-site seminars.

The following modules are currently available or will be compiled soon.
Details of the modules

Module	Content
1	Emergency medicine
2	Surgical intensive care medicine
3	Ward duty
4	Basic operative und perioperative skills
5	Visceral surgery 1 (colorectal surgery)
6	Visceral surgery 2 (upper GI surgery)
7	Visceral surgery 3 (endocrine surgery)
8	Visceral surgery 4 (hepatobilary and pancreatic surgery)
9	Vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, pediatric surgery
10	Minimally invasive surgery
11	Medical competence
12	Academic writing

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Our aims

fun and enjoyment in learning
competence
professional self-assurance
deepening of knowledge

When you have finished the interactive modular training program, you will

have the self-assurance and possess the necessary skills to pass the Board certification exam with excellence
have acquired further essential skills and professional qualities
have met new colleagues and made new friends
have become an active part in a new generation of surgeons

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