Narrowing of the surgical resident operative experience: A 27-year analysis of national ACGME case logs

Although overall operative volume has remained stable since the implementation of duty hours, more detailed analyses suggest shifts in the resident operative experience. Understanding these differences allows educators to better appreciate the impact of the current training environment on resident preparation for practice.

Source: Surgery - June 18, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Alexander R. Cortez, Gianna D. Katsaros, Vikrom K. Dhar, F. Thurston Drake, Timothy A. Pritts, Jeffrey J. Sussman, Michael J. Edwards, R. Cutler Quillin Source Type: research