SELF Resources
SELF Resources offers comprehensive tools including guidance on applying for grant funding and access to the latest articles and studies from our community of practice members. You can also learn how to join our community of practice and explore the developer toolbox to enhance your skills and achieve your goals.
Apply for Grant Funding
The Clinical Skills Training Grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations and academic institutions to develop SELF modules using existing cost-effective simulators. Funding is provided by the Intuitive Foundation.
Latest Articles and Studies
Community of Practice members have been writing a suite of articles to introduce the essential components of SELF, the outputs from the 2023 SELF Symposium, and a number of tools.
Join the Community of Practice
Our community spans continents, united by a shared commitment to improving global health through innovative training solutions. Join an upcoming virtual meeting or engage in discussion via SURGhub.
Look into Developer Toolbox
Training module developers have access to a comprehensive set of guides, templates, and other resources. These resources are designed to support the development of effective training modules.
“The ability to do this without the pressure of someone watching over you, particularly in those early attempts, creates so-called psychological safety – an environmental factor that we’re finding is really important in successful surgical training.”
Dr. Peter Weinstock, Judging Panelist, Global Surgical Training Challenge