Investig Clin Urol.  2016 Dec;57(Suppl 2):S114-S120. 10.4111/icu.2016.57.S2.S114.

Proctorship and mentoring: Its backbone and application in robotic surgery

• Santok GD
• Raheem AA
• Kim LH
• Chang K
• Chung BH
• Choi YD
• Rha KH

• KMID: 2361677
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4111/icu.2016.57.S2.S114

Abstract

In pursuit of continuing medical education in robotic surgery, several forms of training have been implemented. This variable application of curriculum has brought acquisition of skills in a heterogeneous and unstandardized fashion from different parts of the world. Recently, efforts have been made to provide cost effective and well-structured curricula with the aim of bridging the gap between formal fellowship training and short courses. Proctorship training has been implicated on some curriculum to provide excellent progression during the learning curve while ensuring patient safety.

Keyword

Curriculum; Education; Mentors; Robotics

MeSH Terms

Curriculum
Education
Education, Medical, Continuing
Fellowships and Scholarships
Humans
Learning Curve
Mentors*
Patient Safety
Robotics

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Structural frame of robotic training. RSA, Robotic Skills Assessment.

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  Fig. 2 Proctoring by dual console.

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