The use of simulation in liver transplantation anesthesiology fellowship training: A survey of fellowship program directors in the United States Journal Article


Authors: Maffucci, P.; Smith, N. K.; Zerillo, J.; Baron, E.; Katz, D.; Burnett, G. W.
Article Title: The use of simulation in liver transplantation anesthesiology fellowship training: A survey of fellowship program directors in the United States
Abstract: Introduction: Liver transplantation surgeries are challenging cases for anesthesiologists. While intra-operative teaching is paramount, simulation has emerged as an educational tool to augment clinical training. A variety of simulation modalities have been described in the literature, but no study has aimed to assess the use of simulation in liver transplantation fellowship training. Methods: A 20-question survey detailing the use of simulation, including simulation modalities used and barriers to simulation use, was developed and distributed to 22 program directors for liver transplantation anesthesiology fellowships. An exploratory analysis was performed on multiple-choice and free-text responses. Results: Thirteen program directors completed the survey and were included in our analysis. Most programs (61.5%) did not report the use of simulation for liver transplantation fellow training. Of the programs that did use simulation, four required it as a mandatory component of their curriculum. Task trainers and screen-based simulators were more commonly used by these programs. Faculty availability and interest, as well as a lack of an established curriculum, were cited as major limitations to simulation use. Conclusions: Simulation is an important component of anesthesiology trainee education, as evidenced by the requirement for simulation during residency by the American Council for Graduate Medical Education. Our findings suggest that simulation is an underutilized educational tool that we believe could greatly augment the training of liver transplantation anesthesiology fellows by providing exposure to a wide range of clinical challenges. © 2023 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Keywords: liver transplantation; united states; simulation; questionnaire; medical education; fellowships and scholarships; education; curriculum; liver disease; education, medical, graduate; exploratory research; demographics; multiple choice test; physician education; humans; human; article; anesthesiology; anesthesiologist; surveys and questionnaires; simulation training; transplant anesthesiology
Journal Title: Clinical Transplantation
Volume: 37
Issue: 8
ISSN: 0902-0063
Publisher: Wiley Blackwell  
Date Published: 2023-08-01
Start Page: e15055
Language: English
DOI: 10.1111/ctr.15055
PUBMED: 37398991
PROVIDER: scopus
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