The Fundamentals of Communication in Surgery
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, MADISON · Oct 22, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of July 01, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The researchers have developed a 5-year curriculum for surgical trainees called the Fundamentals of Communication in Surgery (FCS). The training includes core communication skills, e.g., expressing empathy, and frameworks to support informed consent and serious illness conversations, specifically Best Case/Worst Case and Better Conversations. The curriculum provides one developmentally appropriate two-hour session for each of the five years of surgical training. Because the training is skills based (e.g., scenario planning) and not procedure based (e.g., goals of care conversations) exercis...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • surgical attendings with an interest in surgical education
- • surgery trainees
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • none
About University Of Wisconsin, Madison
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a leading research institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the university leverages its extensive resources, including cutting-edge facilities and a diverse pool of expert researchers, to conduct rigorous studies that address critical health challenges. The institution's focus on translating research findings into practical applications fosters the development of new treatments and interventions, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes and public health initiatives. As a sponsor of clinical trials, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring participant safety throughout the research process.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Margaret (Gretchen) L Schwarze, MD, MPP
Principal Investigator
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported