OBJECTIVE The longer learning curve and smaller margin of error make nontraditional, or"
out of operating room" simulation training, essential in neurosurgery. In this study, the …

OBJECTIVE Surgical skills laboratories augment educational training by deepening one's
understanding of anatomy and allowing the safe practice of technical skills. Novel, high …

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 …

BACKGROUND: In recent years, there has been growing interest in the use of simulation to
supplement conventional surgical training. Simulation remains, however, in its infancy in …

Background: The proposed implementation of work hour restrictions has presented a
significant challenge of maintaining the quality of resident education and ensuring adequate …

Neurosurgery is one of the most technically demanding and liable of all medical
professionals. More than 75% of neurosurgical errors are deemed as preventable and …

Background Ventriculostomy is a common neurosurgical procedure with a relatively steep
learning curve. A low-cost, high-fidelity simulator paired with procedure-specific …

BACKGROUND: The science of medicine has undergone rapid advancement and
expansion as a result of significant technological innovations, and this has affected the …

Purpose In an era of residency duty-hour restrictions, there has been a recent effort to
implement simulation-based training methods in neurosurgery teaching institutions. Several …

Background: Technological advancements have been rapidly integrated within the
neurosurgical education track since it is a high-risk specialty with little margin for error …