Training a competent surgeon.
Residency education is evolving into a competency model. Defining and evaluating competence are new paradigms that must be rapidly inserted into residency programs to satisfy residency requirements.
Clinical Competence↗
Biomedical subjects
George F Wallace
Publications and source records attributed to George F Wallace.
In-training examinations.
In-training are one way to evaluate the residents during their training. Currently, the American Board of Podiatric Surgery supplies the examination. Various residency directors were questioned regarding its use and importance.
Educational Measurement↗
What is a residency? What is a resident?
Residency programs exist to train the next generation of podiatric physicians. A brief review of residency programs and what constitutes a "resident" is offered in a concise format.
History, 20th Century↗
Indications for amputations.
Amputation may take a psychological toll on a patient. Proper documentation is paramount along with a lucid informed consent. Various pathologies may lead to an amputation. Tools to aid in the decision to amputate, in choosing the levels of amputation, and in the selection of the type of procedure are available. The key to any amputation is to be at a level that is most definitive.
Amputation, Surgical↗
Transmetatarsal amputations.
Transmetatarsal amputation is an excellent procedure in the face of nonhealing ulceration, infection, trauma, peripheral vascular disease, and tumors. This article discusses transmetatarsal amputations, the decision-making process, timing of surgery, operative techniques, postoperative management, and salvage of the failed transmetatarsal amputation.
Amputation, Surgical↗