- Only 30% of trainees have formal training on COC operative standards.
- Correct answer rates: 30% for standards, 50% for cancer surgery principles.
Incorporating education on these standards in training is crucial for improving surgical quality.
- Fellows have much higher familiarity (68%) compared to residents (24%).
- A significant 71% of residents participate in operative documentation, indicating a role in compliance despite knowledge gaps.
Journal Article by Baskin AS, Funk EC (…) Zaveri S et 11 al. in J Am Coll Surg
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