Self-assessment of Skills by Surgeons and Anesthesiologists After a Trauma Surgery Masterclass.

Background: In the Netherlands, each year a three-day international multidisciplinary trauma masterclass is organized to provide the knowledge and skills needed to care for critically injured trauma patients. This study was designed to longitudinally evaluate the effect of the course on participant's self-assessment of their own ability and confidence to perform general and specific skills.

Methods: Between 2013 and 2016, all participants were invited to complete a questionnaire before and during follow-up.