To assess the quality and educational value of the First Touch boot camp for new surgical residents, focusing on its impact on their preparedness and self-perceived confidence levels through specific metrics.
Key Findings:
The boot camp significantly improved residents' self-perceived confidence and preparedness for surgical residency, with a reported increase of X% in confidence levels.
Participants valued the hands-on training and networking opportunities provided during the course, with Y% indicating it was essential for their transition.
The course adapted successfully to online formats due to the COVID-19 pandemic without compromising educational quality, maintaining Z% of participant satisfaction.
Interpretation:
The First Touch Course effectively addresses the challenges faced by new surgical residents, enhancing their readiness and confidence through structured training and peer interaction, which is critical in their early career stages.
Limitations:
The study relies on self-reported data, which may be subject to bias; future studies should incorporate objective performance metrics.
The impact of the course on long-term surgical performance was not assessed, suggesting a need for longitudinal studies to evaluate sustained effects.
Conclusion:
The First Touch Course has proven to be a valuable resource for surgical residents, fostering essential skills and confidence as they transition into their demanding roles, and highlighting the need for similar programs in surgical training.
by Sofia Gaspar Reis, Mário Rui Gonçalves, Constança Azevedo, Ana Ruivo, Gonçalo Guidi, Ricardo Marinho, Joana Pinto Teles, Ana Sofia Domingos, André Luís Borges, Filipe Rodrigues Quintas, Liliana Grilo Miranda, António Oliveira, José Novo de Matos
