General Surgery Simulation
The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix General Surgery Residency Simulation Site
Educational resources:
Log in with your SCORE account
Includes your required modules and SCORE questions to prepare for ABSITE!
https://libguides.library.arizona.edu/accesssurgery
Log in with your University of Arizona NetID
Includes textbooks/atlases, surgical videos, ABSITE review, and more!
Simulation Outline
EPA-Based Simulation Structure:
Case Presentation: Introduce a relevant clinical scenario to the residents.
Anatomical and Technical Overview: Discuss the anatomical considerations and technical skills required.
Hands-On Simulation: Practical exercise where residents perform the procedure.
Mock Oral Exam: 7-minute session focusing on key aspects of the case.
Debrief: Review the mock oral exam and discuss the overall simulation.
Month Layout
1st Thursday - Simulation/Mock Orals
2nd Thursday - WASS
3rd Thursday - Simulation/Mock Orals
4th Thursday - Nontechnical Skills
5th Thursday - Simulation/Mock Orals
Annual Competitions (top scorer gets a gift card!):
Central line and chest tube competition
FLS competition
