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GLOBAL SURGICAL EDUCATION - JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR SURGICAL EDUCATION

SPRINGERNATURE · GB · Est. 1976

ISSN2731-4588eISSN2731-4588

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Total10

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H-Index

Total Works

515

Total Citations

717

2yr Mean Citedness

0.86

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Aims & Scope

Global Surgical Education, the official journal of the Association for Surgical Education, is dedicated to innovation, scholarship, and professional development in surgical education. It seeks to publish quantitative and qualitative research in surgical education, including outcomes assessments. Simulations of surgical training and videos are welcome, as are teaching tools and curricula. The Journal will publish white papers, consensus statements, and guidelines developed by the Association. Invited commentaries and perspectives on important surgical education issues will also be included.

General Information

Country / RegionGB

Primary Languageen

1st Year Published1976

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications515

Publisher OrgSpringer Nature

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Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Education, Scientific DisciplinesSurgery

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Surgical Simulation and TrainingInnovations in Medical EducationDiversity and Career in MedicineSimulation-Based Education in HealthcareMedical Education and AdmissionsAnatomy and Medical TechnologyCardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical OutcomesHealthcare professionals’ stress and burnoutGlobal Health and SurgeryGlobal Health Workforce Issues