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Implementation of a Competency-Based Training Program in Pediatric Surgery: A Pilot Study

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This pilot study examines a competency-based training approach for pediatric surgery fellowships that addresses declining trainee autonomy through structured, graduated independence. The program aims to systematically develop surgical competence within the protected fellowship environment while ensuring patient safety.

Key takeaways

  • Modern surgical trainees have reduced autonomy compared to previous generations, creating a training gap.
  • Competency-based training (CBT) can systematically integrate graduated autonomy into fellowship curricula.
  • Structured CBT frameworks provide a safety net while enhancing trainee competence in pediatric surgery.
  • Fellowship programs offer an ideal setting to implement progressive autonomy models for surgical education.

Keywords

Competency-based Training Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Graduated Autonomy Surgical Education Trainee Competence Fellowship Curriculum

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#PediatricSurgery #SurgicalEducation #CompetencyBasedTraining #MedicalEducation

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Implementation of a Competency-Based Training Program in Pediatric Surgery: A Pilot Study. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-02-28. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9996?via_space=staycurrentmd

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