Tora Rydtun Haug

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Tora Rydtun Haug is a rising voice in surgical education, with a focused research portfolio that bridges hands-on training and rigorous assessment in colorectal and emergency general surgery. Her most-cited work, a 2024 systematic review on training and assessment for colorectal surgery and appendicectomy, synthesizes global evidence to map competency-based methods for these high-stakes procedures. By cataloging training tools and assessment frameworks, Haug’s research directly addresses the shift toward objective, skill-based evaluation in surgery—a critical need as residency programs move away from time-based models. This review, already garnering 5 citations shortly after publication, signals her work’s immediate relevance to educators and curriculum designers. Haug’s contributions are particularly notable for their practical orientation: she aims to equip surgeons with validated benchmarks for appendicectomy and colon/rectal procedures, enhancing both training efficiency and patient safety. As surgical training evolves, Haug’s systematic approach provides a foundational resource for developing standardized, evidence-based pathways—making her a key contributor to the future of competency-driven surgical education.