Hybrid training model combining short-term certification and fellowship pathways for robotic cardiac surgery in Brazil¶
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Evidence · 3 claims (3 for) · 3 studies (3 review),q2–q3· 0 of 3 report an effect size · 3 claims rest on one study
Description¶
The article proposes a hybrid training model integrating two complementary pathways: short-term certification courses (<40 hours) for experienced surgeons and a one-year full-time fellowship for early-career surgeons. The model integrates entry requirements, theoretical instruction, simulation-based training, supervised clinical practice, and structured follow-up. As stated: 'The model integrates two complementary pathways - fellowship and short-term certification - and outlines a stepwise progression including entry requirements, theoretical instruction, simulation-based training, supervised clinical practice, and structured follow-up.'
Design Implications¶
Context¶
Requirements¶
- Collaboration among academic institutions, physicians, healthcare organisations, and industry
- Alignment of national policies with international best practices
Constraints¶
- Elements derived from international models may require adaptation to the Brazilian healthcare and training environment
Target Learners¶
- Cardiovascular surgery residents
- Experienced cardiac surgeons
Learning Goals¶
- Robotic cardiac surgery technical proficiency
- Safe and independent clinical practice in robotic cardiac surgery
Claims¶
- Fellowship-trained surgeons showed shorter operative times and fewer complications compared with non-fellowship peers [+W]
- AATS certification requires substantial prior cardiac surgery experience and at least 50 supervised robotic cases [+W]
- Surgeons' previous experience and participation in structured training programmes are associated with shorter robot-assisted learning curves [+W]
Related Designs¶
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Key Sources¶
- Poffo R, Curcio SAF, Rosado AR, Senna S, Pope RB, Toschi AP. (2026). Proficiency in Robotic Cardiac Surgery: Toward a Brazilian Training Curriculum. Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. https://doi.org/10.21470/1678-9741-2026-0016
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title |
Hybrid training model combining short-term certification and fellowship pathways for robotic cardiac surgery in Brazil |
description |
The article proposes a hybrid training model integrating two complementary pathways: short-term certification courses (<40 hours) for experienced surgeons and a one-year full-time fellowship for early-career surgeons. |
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review |
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by process:settle-candidates on 2026-11-04 |
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1 — poffo-r-2026 |
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