DHA evaluators review thousands of pages of documentation. Including a at the beginning of your logbook speeds up the review process significantly. Group your procedures by category and role. Example Summary Table Procedure Category Total Performed as Surgeon (S) Total Performed as Assistant (A) Total Supervised (Su) Cumulative Total Laparoscopic Procedures 180 Open Abdominal Surgeries 125 Emergency/Trauma Cases 60 GRAND TOTALS 245 90 30 365 Critical Rules for DHA Logbook Validation
Use this table at the beginning or end of your logbook to give reviewers an immediate overview of your workload. Category / Type of Procedure Observed (O) Assisted (A) Performed under Supervision (PA) Performed Independently (I) - Open/Lap Appendectomy 82 - Lap Cholecystectomy 80 - Hernia Repairs (All types) 69 Breast & Endocrine - Mastectomy / Lumpectomy 25 - Thyroidectomy 22 Trauma & Emergency - Exploratory Laparotomy 38 Grand Total 29 80 83 124 316 Template 3: Institutional Attestation Letter Form surgical logbook template for dha