Caresyntax White Paper

Supporting Surgical Training Virtually: Rethinking the Model

A coordinated, structured, program-wide, workflow-sensitive methodology and technology designed to help trainees achieve their potential.

The latest generation of surgeons grew up accustomed to pervasive technology, virtual reality, and video communication, with a visual learning style and an expectation of data-based, real-time feedback. And today’s surgical training programs are not keeping up. How can these programs adapt to best serve the needs and develop the skills of new surgeons?

In addition, the surgical landscape is ever changing–economic realities are leading to hospital closures and a dearth of surgeons who can teach residents and students in person. The increasing availability and importance of virtual learning alternatives, along with technological advances, are the foundation for the innovative paradigm shift that has become necessary in surgical training approaches.

This paper discusses the need for procedural specialties training programs to adapt to today’s realities:

A shift in trainee demographics and cultural characteristics
An uncertain, sometimes volatile economy
Rapid technological advances
The availability of virtual training tools to meet the needs of both trainees and healthcare systems

Download to learn about the tools and technology that can revamp training programs and best mesh with the skills and learning styles of new generations.