Table 1 Microvascular training program

1

Basic introduction of the microsurgical technique [9, 22]

The latex model with 10 − 0 suturing [23] &Training with gauze for practicing suture handling [24]

2

Cleaning and storage of micro-instruments.

Preparation of rat femoral artery and vein, rat tail artery under a microscope

3

Basic microvascular surgical skills [11]

End-to-end anastomosis of rat femoral artery (interrupted suturing) with 10 − 0 sutures.

4

Application of microsurgical techniques [25,26,27].

End-to-end anastomosis of rat femoral vein (Continuous suturing) with 10 − 0 suturing.

5

Monitoring of free flaps [28,29,30]

Preparation of rat inguinal flap

6

Risk factors for microsurgery failure [31, 32]

Preparation and transplantation of rat inguinal flaps.

7

Theoretical Exam

Practical Exam