%0 Journal Article %A Siti Nor Zawani Ahmmad and Eileen Su Lee Ming and Yeong Che Fai and Fauzan Khairi bin Che Harun %D 2011 %J International Journal of Biomedical and Biological Engineering %B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology %I Open Science Index 58, 2011 %T Assessment Methods for Surgical Skill %U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/2872 %V 58 %X The increasingly sophisticated technologies have now been able to provide assistance for surgeons to improve surgical performance through various training programs. Equally important to learning skills is the assessment method as it determines the learning and technical proficiency of a trainee. A consistent and rigorous assessment system will ensure that trainees acquire the specific level of competency prior to certification. This paper reviews the methods currently in use for assessment of surgical skill and some modern techniques using computer-based measurements and virtual reality systems for more quantitative measurements %P 504 - 510