The predictive value of aptitude assessment in laparoscopic surgery: a meta‐analysis
ConclusionsIn general, aptitude assessments are associated with laparoscopic skill level. Simulator‐based assessment of aptitude appears to have the potential to represent a job sample and to enable the assessment of all forms of aptitude for laparoscopic surgery at once. A laparoscopy aptitude test can be a valuable additional tool in the assessment of candidates for medical specialties that require laparoscopic skills.
Source: Medical Education - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Kelvin H Kramp, Marc J Det, Christiaan Hoff, Nic J G M Veeger, Henk O Cate Hoedemaker, Jean‐Pierre E N Pierie Tags: Medical Education in Review Source Type: research
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