How can modern technology help in the training of future surgeons?

Speaker: Aimun Jamjoom

University of Nottingham

Professor Harold Ellis Medical Student Prize

Historically…

Portrait by E. Hamman of Ambroise Paré treating wounded soldiers

Young Surgical Apprentice

Senior Consultant

Surgeon

The tides of change:

Shorter MMC career pathway Reduced working hours due to EWTD Leading to 40% reduction in training time

The tides of change:

Da Vinci surgical robot

Continual advances in surgical technologies 150 new surgical procedures in last 10 years

Surgical Training

Modern Technology?

Knowledge Base

Operative Skill

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Professionalism

Team Work

Research Skills

E-learning Use of computers to

facilitate learning

Includes:1. Online tutorials

2. Discussion forums

3. ePortfolios

4. Digital Libraries

E-learning

Surgical Simulators:

Surgical Simulators:

Curriculum development and validation Programme integration Cost Effectiveness

Surgical Simulators:

Simulated Human Patient:

And remember…

Thank you

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