Black Belt Academy of Surgical Skills - Gradings

Surgery is an essential part of health care and should be a component of any effective national health system in countries at all levels of development. Basic skills are fundamental not because they are easy, but because they form the foundation of the complex craft of surgery. However, these skills are often overshadowed by digital advancements and robotics.
Lord Berkley Moynihan stated that ‘infinite gentleness, scrupulous care, light handling, and purposeful, effective movements are necessary for a high-quality operation’. Ergonomics, feel, and mindset are crucial yet often overlooked aspects of surgical instruction. Access, affordability, reproducibility, sustainability, and the structure of surgical training, especially in low to middle-income countries, present significant challenges. BBASS aims to challenge the current transactional models of delivery and focuses on the principles of deliberate, purposeful practice with incremental development within a transformative process.
We would be grateful if you would take a moment to offer feedback on the program and you graduation
Thank you
Sensei David
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A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. Your Age*
    19 - 24
    25 - 29
    30 - 34
    35 - 44
    45- 50


  1. Grade *
    Medical Student year 1
    Medical Student year 2
    Medical Student year 3
    Medical Student year 4
    Medical Student year 5
    1 year from graduation
    2 - 3 years from graduation
    4 - 5 years from graduation
    Beginning surgical taining
    Middle surgical training
    End surgical traiing
    Established surgeon
    Other


  1. Does the belt system make sense? (1= no; 5= Definitely)*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. Do the models reflect the development of surgical skills? (1= no; 5= Definitely)*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How relevant were the training exercises to real surgical practice?
    (1 = Not relevant, 5 = Highly relevant)*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. Rate the adequacy of supervision you receive during surgical skills sessions:
    (1 = Very poor, 5 = Excellent)*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. Rate your satisfaction with the feedback provided after each surgical task. (1= not satisfied, 5= very satisfied) *
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. How do you rank the grading session (1=poor ; 9 = very good)*
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9


  1. What went well about the session?*


  1. What did not go so well? *


  1. What could be improved or needs to be included?*


  1. My surgical skills are improving (1= not really; 2= Most definitely) *
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. Did you have FUN (1= no ; 5 = definitely)*
    1 2 3 4 5


  1. Will this course affect your future practice?*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. As a result of attending BBASS practice and gradings, I have a better appreciation for the feel of the instruments and tissues*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. As a result of attending BBASS practice and gradings, I feel my confidence in my skills has improved*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Any other comments or observations?


  1. Your institution*


  1. Your country*


  1. I am currently*
    white belt
    red belt
    yellow belt
    orange belt
    green belt
    blue belt
    purple belt
    brown belt
    black belt


  1. I consent to my comments big used, without personal identification) for social media awareness *
    Yes
    No


  1. Your email


  1. Your name


  1. I consent to my comments being used with my name in BBASS social media platforms
    Yes
    No





David
Professor in the Medical Education and Research Unit of the Faculty or Medicine at the University of Malaya