Ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia (UGRA) has become one of the essential local anaesthetic modalities. Proficiency in UGRA requires practitioners to possess relevant professional knowledge and technical skills. However, there is currently no standardised curriculum of UGRA teaching for residents, resulting in significant differences in residents’ proficiency in UGRA. Studies have shown that simulation courses can significantly improve residents’ proficiency in UGRA and help anaesthesiologists lacking the necessary foundation to build the required knowledge and skills. This article reviewed the overview of simulation-based training methods implemented in UGRA courses to enhance the mastery of UGRA among residents.

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