Tiffany K Brocke
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Dr. Tiffany K. Brocke is a leading surgical educator and researcher whose work centers on advancing technical skills assessment in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Her primary research areas include objective structured assessment of surgical techniques, simulation-based training, and the validation of tools to measure operative competence. Dr. Brocke’s major contribution lies in developing and gathering validity evidence for the Anastomosis Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skill (A-OSATS), a novel instrument designed to evaluate performance of a minimally invasive side-to-side bowel anastomosis with hand-sewn common enterotomy. Her 2024 paper on this topic, which has already garnered citations, provides critical evidence supporting the use of A-OSATS for training and assessment in robotic ileocolic anastomosis. This work directly addresses the pressing need for reliable, standardized metrics in surgical education, helping to ensure that residents achieve proficiency before operating independently. Dr. Brocke’s research is instrumental in shaping how surgical programs measure technical skill, ultimately improving patient safety and training outcomes. Her dedication to rigorous validation studies marks her as a key figure in the future of competency-based surgical education.
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