Object There is increasing evidence that simulation provides high-quality, time-effective
training in an era of resident duty-hour restrictions. Simulation may also permit trainees to …

At a time of significant global unrest and uncertainty surrounding how the delivery of clinical
training will unfold over the coming years, we offer a systematic review, meta-analysis, and …

Introduction: Mental skills training, which refers to the teaching of performance enhancement
and stress management psychological strategies, may benefit surgeons. Our objective was …

Objective: This study explores the usefulness of virtual simulation training for learning to
place pedicle screws in the lumbar spine. Methods: Twenty-six senior medical students …

BACKGROUND: A virtual reality (VR) neurosurgical simulator with haptic feedback may
provide the best model for training and perfecting surgical techniques for transsphenoidal …

Purpose NeuroTouch is a virtual reality (VR) simulator developed for neurosurgical skill
training. Validation demonstrating that the system is useful and reliable is required for formal …

In this article, we introduce readers to the role of theories in simulation-based education. We
discuss “theory” against a background of complex ways of thinking about the world. We …

The development of technical skills is a major goal of any neurosurgical training program.
Residency programs in North America are focused on achieving an adequate level of …

Background: A host of factors have contributed to the increasing use of simulation in
neurosurgical resident education. Although the number of simulation-related publications …

Purpose: To validate the eoSim®(eoSurgical Ltd., Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom)
simulator for pediatric laparoscopy. Materials and Methods: Participants were stratified …