Teaching Professionalism in Surgery (MEDS90013) // Assessment

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• 2,500 word essay - design a teaching session/learning activity, due mid semester, (50%). In this assessment, trainees are expected to apply and extend knowledge and skills learned in earlier subjects in the development of a teaching session or learning activity. The educational intervention must support the development of effective patient-centred or interprofessional communication skills; A choice of scenarios will be provided and will include high level challenges such as error disclosure. Students will be expected to use assessment instruments to measure surgical trainee performance.
• 2,500 word essay, due end of semester, (50%). In this assessment, students are expected to explore issues associated with teaching and learning teamwork in the context of surgical education. Trainees are expected to draw on literature that examines training and assessment of high performance teams.

Hurdle Requirement: Online activities, due mid semester. In the first example, students review two audio visual recorded scenarios of surgical trainees interacting with patients and colleagues. In the second example, students use the Non-Technical Skills for Surgery (NOTSS) rating form to assess professional skills in the operating room. Students will use validated rating forms to judge communication skills and professionalism.