Eduarda Calheiros

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Dr. Eduarda Calheiros is a surgical education researcher whose work explores how future surgeons form their clinical preferences and decision-making processes. Her most-cited study, “Which Cholecystectomy do Medical Students Prefer?” (2019, 7 citations), investigates the factors that shape medical students’ choices among six minimally invasive cholecystectomy techniques. By having Brazilian students review the pros and cons of each approach, Calheiros provides critical insights into how early exposure to surgical options influences career trajectories and procedural preferences. This research bridges the gap between surgical training and educational psychology, offering evidence that can help refine medical curricula to better prepare students for real-world surgical decisions. Though her citation count is modest, her work addresses a foundational question in surgical education: how do we train surgeons who can critically evaluate and select the best techniques for their patients? Calheiros’s focus on student perspectives highlights the importance of understanding the learner’s voice in shaping the future of surgery.