Operative Review Conference: A Framework for Surgical Trainee Operative Video Review Centered on Entrustable Professional Activities.

OBJECTIVE

To describe a video-based teaching and assessment curriculum for general surgery residents focused on laparoscopic and robotic cases, integrating preoperative preparation, operative review, and postoperative reflection.

DESIGN

This is a description of an ongoing, weekly 1-hour educational conference for surgical trainees focused on entrustable professional activities and operative video review.

SETTING

Eastern Colorado Healthcare System Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Hospital, a large 1a tertiary facility teaching hospital in Aurora, CO.

PARTICIPANTS

Surgical residents, medical students, advanced practice providers, and attending surgeons.

RESULTS

Successful implementation of a weekly operative review conference for surgical training.

CONCLUSION

A standardized, recurrent video-based conference provides an effective and scalable framework for surgical skill development. By combining objective assessment with reflective learning and team-based discussion, this model may enhance operative readiness, reinforce best practices, and serve as a platform for future integration with video analytics and console time metrics.