October 3, 2025BMC Medical EducationOpen Access

What makes a confident surgeon? Perspectives from surgical trainees and surgeons in Kenya, China, and Mali

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Confidence in performing gastrointestinal surgery independently post-training was reported by only 28.8% of respondents, highlighting crucial gaps in surgical education.
Key predictors of surgical confidence included experience as primary surgeon (OR = 3.07) and pre-operative mastery (OR = 3.43), emphasizing the need for hands-on training.
The study surveyed 274 surgical trainees and professionals using an anonymous 38-item questionnaire to assess various aspects of their training experiences.
Quality factors like pre-operative preparation and hands-on experience emerged as more critical to training effectiveness than merely duration.

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Multinational survey identifies key determinants of surgical confidence and career preference in trainees, suggesting targeted improvements in training approaches.

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Amadi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Multinational survey identifies key determinants of surgical confidence and career preference in trainees, suggesting targeted improvements in training approaches.

What makes a confident surgeon? Perspectives from surgical trainees and surgeons in Kenya, China, and Mali

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What makes a confident surgeon? Perspectives from surgical trainees and surgeons in Kenya, China, and Mali

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