AOSSM 2023 Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-VR Talk

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the use of virtual reality (VR) for human performance, specifically in the field of surgery. He begins by talking about the historical model of surgical education, explaining the limitations and flaws in the traditional approach. He then introduces the concept of the skill model acquisition triangle, which describes the progression from novice to master surgeon. The speaker emphasizes the importance of innovation and problem-solving in becoming a master surgeon. He then presents examples of how VR can be used for surgical education and skill development, including virtual simulations of hip arthroscopy and ACL reconstruction. The speaker discusses studies that have compared VR training to traditional methods and highlights the benefits of VR in terms of skill acquisition, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. He also discusses the impact of stress on surgical performance and the potential for VR to create a low-stress learning environment. The video concludes with a discussion on the future of surgical education and the possibility of young surgeons gaining vast experience through VR training.

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Danny Goel

Keywords

virtual reality

surgical education

skill acquisition

VR training

hip arthroscopy

ACL reconstruction