Impact of Simulation Training on Core Skill Competency of Undergraduate Medical Students.

Introduction: Simulation based medical training (SBMT) is gaining traction for undergraduate learning and development. We designed, implemented, and independently assessed the impact of an SBMT programme on competency in surgical history taking and clinical examination for senior clinical students.

Methods: With institutional ethical approval and initial pilot study of student volunteers that ensured format appropriateness, we implemented an SBMT programme weekly for ten weeks during the core surgery module of our Medicine degree programme.

A systematic review of sleep deprivation and technical skill in surgery.

Background: It is uncertain if sleep deprivation impacts sleepy surgeons' technical skills. Lapses in surgical performance could increase morbidity and mortality. This review concludes if sleep deprivation impacts on technical skill performance in simulated environments.