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SO.. tell us what would allow a surgeon to start operating in the first place? You simply presented a chicken and egg problem... Does the mediocre surgeon get

SO.. tell us what would allow a surgeon to start operating in the first place? You simply presented a chicken and egg problem... Does the mediocre surgeon get all the surgeries and therefor become excellent at it?

snovv_crash 4y ago
We should do what pilots have to do: start with simulators, then move to copilot, then primary pilot with an experienced copilot, then finally primary with inexperienced copilot. The medical system gets the later parts right, but there are no simulation components at the beginning. IMO it would even be helpful for surgeons to do some time as carpenter, mechanic, fitter/turner etc for some time to really drill the hand/eye before they start on humans.
- kennend3 4y ago
  > We should do what pilots have to do: start with simulators, then move to copilot, then primary pilot with an experienced copilot, then finally primary with inexperienced copilot. T And this is EXACLY what they do, using cadavers, schooling, and internships. Their work on cadavers is graded, much like most of what they do. This goes back full circle, grades do have an input into the quality of a surgeon. It may not be the "best" or "only" indicator but it shouldnt be outright discounted. People with high GPA's work hard to get them and have a high level of understanding of the topics at hand. My ex is excellent in math and always scored very high on tests, but she is not very practical. If i a math problem i'd have full confidence her answer was correct. If i asked her some non-math questions my trust would be adjusted.