Application of an integrated curriculum based on a self-designed Wetlab simulation model in eyelid surgery training for resident physicians

Zhao Jing; Qu Yixin; Li Zuohong; Liang Xuanwei; Mao Zhen

doi:10.3969/j.issn.2096-4293.2025.10.004

Abstract：Objective To promote the teaching of eyelid surgery for resident physicians through a self-designed simulation model and an integrated curriculum.Methods An eyelid tumor disease model was created by subcutaneous injection of ointment into the Porcine orbit model's eyelid from March to April 2024,Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center,Sun Yat-sen University.Based on this,an integrated curriculum consisting of"online video pre-study,on-site guidance,video practice review,and actual case operation"was designed and implemented.A questionnaire survey was conducted to collect students'evaluation of the operation model,and their practice video recordings were assessed.Results Students highly rated the fidelity of the operation model.Nearly all participants believed that the model aided in clinical surgical training and recommended it for routine eyelid surgery training.Review of practice videos revealed that tissue separation and tumor excision were steps requiring focused practice by trainees.With increased practice,there were significant improvements in the standardization and proficiency of operations compared with baseline levels.In the early stages of practice,the duration of operations gradually decreased,while it stabilized in the later stages,indicating that students could complete surgeries more smoothly after familiarizing themselves with the procedural flow.Some students were able to independently perform chalazion surgery after the course.Conclusion The integrated curriculum based on a self-designed simulation model can lower the barrier to surgery learning,provide opportunities for standardized surgical teaching,enhancing trainees'surgical skills from multiple dimensions.