Development and Implementation of International Curricula for Joint Replacement and Preservation.

Abstract

The number of patients undergoing joint replacement and preservation procedures continues to increase worldwide. Globally, there is no standardized educational pathway, training program, or recognized certification program for surgeons in these procedures. Development and implementation of new competency-based curricula to deliver specific educational events and resources may help trainees and practicing surgeons be able to perform these procedures more effectively and therefore improve patient outcomes in their respective countries. Ideally, a curriculum would be globally standardized and professionally designed to interactively meet the needs of surgeons. A competency-based approach with built-in assessment and evaluation processes is today's educational standard.