How sweat could evaluate resident physician surgical skills

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The amount of sweat produced during a procedure could be an evaluation tool of the surgical skills of resident physicians, according to new research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine.

Postgraduate physician training is a time for physicians to develop skills and expertise within the medical specialty of their choosing. While training, medical school professors evaluate their clinical competency, confidence and decision-making skills based on observations.

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