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Simulation Abstracts (SIR2020)
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A new paradigm for procedural skills training...
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Building IR Procedural Skills Curriculum...
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Development of a Simulation-Based Procedural Curriculum...
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Establishment of a simulation curriculum for IR training in developing countries
Bridging the gaps: The role of simulation in interventional radiology training
Andrew Kesselman, MD and Ronald Winokur, MD, FSIR | Summer 2020 IR Quarterly
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A major challenge at many academic teaching hospitals is providing a balance of trainee hands-on experience and education while maintaining patient safety and confidence in their providers. In addition to procedural education challenges, the evolution of new interventional procedures or techniques requires a learning curve for experienced practitioners to gain skill and confidence. A similar challenge exists in low- to middle-income countries where a lack of skilled practitioners and resources can limit the widespread availability of interventional radiology services.
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Incorporating simulation into education can bridge the gaps in trainee procedural training, reduce the learning curve for new procedures and allow access to hands-on training in areas of the world where it is otherwise difficult to gain technical skills. Many of these challenges have been highlighted during the recent COVID-19 pandemic, which may open the door to broader inclusion of simulation in IR training programs.
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