Online Resources in Plastic Surgery Education: A Toolbox for Modern Trainees and Plastic Surgeons

Overview

Journal Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open

Specialty General Surgery

Date 2020 Aug 18

PMID 32802637

Citations 3

Authors

Kausar Ali

Daniel Colchado

Matthew J Davis

Amjed Abu-Ghname

Sebastian Winocour

Edward P Buchanan

Edward M Reece

Affiliations

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Abstract

Plastic surgery is a rapidly evolving field that requires novel approaches in providing continuous and dynamic educational resources to address the increasing time and skill demands from residents. Online resources in their various forms, such as books, journals, simulators, and applications, are increasingly used by residents, notably over traditional print and in-person counterparts. In this digital era, it is imperative to understand the scope and utility of online resources that have the potential to revolutionize plastic surgery education. In this review article, we first discuss the current model of plastic surgery education and the challenges of meeting its goals and then suggest reasons by which online resources close this gap. We also offer an exposition on the benefits of distinct types of resources and current trends regarding their use. Our goal is to create a framework within which learners and educators are able to organize online resources in plastic surgery.

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