Simulation and Surgical Training - Promise and Pitfalls
Jul 01, 2016•51 min
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Summary
This episode features Dr. Howard Champion, an EAST founding member and simulation expert, who shares his vision for surgical training. He addresses critical experiential gaps in current education, emphasizes the shift from procedure volume to objective competency, and discusses how advanced simulation technologies, including AI and VR, can revolutionize learning. Champion also delves into the cost-effectiveness of simulation and its role in improving patient outcomes, while acknowledging implementation pitfalls and offering career advice in this evolving field.Episode description
In this traumacast, Dr. Howard Champion, EAST Founding Member and 1991 EAST President, and surgical simulation expert shares his experience and vision for simulation in surgery training. Dr. Champion is a seasoned surgical educator, serving as Chief of Trauma at Washington Hospital Center for many years. In 2001, he founded SimQuest, a leading simulation platform provider. Dr. Champion not only discusses his views on the utility of simulation in competency based assessment, but also offers encouragement for those interested in a career in simulation-based surgical education. Drs. Kevin Pei and Matt Martin serve as co-moderators.Supplemental MaterialsMinimizing Surgical Error by Incorporating Objective Assessment into Surgical EducationSimQuest Website
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