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The survey identifies two models: training all residents in surgery, and a \u201chigh-volume surgeon\u201d model where only some learn CS post-residency.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study analyses the survey results of Swiss participants in the EBO examinations (2018\u20132022) and compared them with the most important cohorts (Germany, France and Spain).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Out of 251 respondents, 87 (34.7%) answered the questionnaire. Most (70.1%) had taken the EBO exam between 2021\u20132022, with the majority of study participants being men (55.2%) with a median age of 34 years and came from 12 different cantons. Two third (68.8%) of respondents had not performed any steps of cataract surgery on patients during their residency. Notably, 22.1% stated that they had carried out 10 or more training sessions on virtual reality simulator, 5.8% on synthetic eyes and 21% on animal eyes. A notable discrepancy was observed between participants with 10 or more training sessions and those without specific training in four key areas: self-assessed confidence and ability to perform cataract surgery (p\u2009=\u20090.006), management of challenging cases (p\u2009=\u20090.027), handling complications like posterior capsular tear (p\u2009=\u20090.031) and in performing corneal sutures (p\u2009=\u20090.023).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Switzerland fits into the \u201chigh-volume surgeon\u201d model group; extensive simulation-based training there significantly boosts self-confidence in performing CS, an effect less noticeable in countries offering hands-on training during residency.<\/jats:p>\n                  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