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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2014; 47(02): 162-166
DOI: 10.4103/0970-0358.138934
Reflections
Association of Plastic Surgeons of India

Changing trends in plastic surgery training

Ramesh Kumar Sharma
1   Department of Plastic Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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26 August 2019 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Background: The currently available training models are being put to scrutiny in India today, both by the residents and the teachers. Plastic surgery specialty was created primarily for reconstructive purposes but the society always perceived it from a cosmetic angle, particularly in the post second world war era. As a result, there is a need to redefine the goals of plastic surgery training in the present times so that the plastic surgeon is ‘future ready’ to meet the needs of society and the market forces. Materials and Methods: The author has reviewed the currently available literature on plastic surgery training from India and the western countries. An attempt has been made to study opinions from the teachers and the trainees. The modules currently available in India and abroad have been analyzed and a suggestion has been made for drafting training programs that would meet the demands of the society as well as prepare the resident both for the aesthetic and reconstructive practice. Conclusions: The plastic surgery training needs to be more vibrant and in tune with the changing times. While maintaining its core nature, the current predominantly reconstructive modules need to incorporate the aesthetic content. The evaluation should be both knowledge and competence based. The teachers need to be educated in the various teaching methods that are more applicable to grown up residents. There is a need to find ways to attract talented people in the academic plastic surgery.

KEY WORDS

Course duration - evaluation - plastic surgery - reconstructive and aesthetic content - training
 

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