A Review of Surgical Education and Training in Thailand - Findings and Recommendations

Authors

  • Ian R Gough University of Queensland
  • John P Collins University of Melbourne
  • Nopadol Wora-Urai Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand

Abstract

The education and training of surgeons has become a demanding and sophisticated exercise with different factors impacting on this depending on the locality. The Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand
(RCST) established a review of its program in general surgery to establish these factors. The findings and recommendations are outlined in this article.

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Published

2011-09-30

How to Cite

1.
Gough IR, Collins JP, Wora-Urai N. A Review of Surgical Education and Training in Thailand - Findings and Recommendations. Thai J Surg [Internet]. 2011 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 Apr. 24];32(3). Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ThaiJSurg/article/view/227256

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 3 (2011): July - September

Section

Special Article

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