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virtual reality training for medical students

Anyone ever hear of an Institute for Simulation?  Me neither, but apparently one exists at the University of Washington.  The exact name is the Institute for Simulation and Interprofessional Studies (UW-ISIS), and they boast a program in medical simulation that aims to help doctors improve surgical dexterity, reduce error rates and foster effective teamwork.  
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January 5th, 2009 | Tags: | Category: md / medical student stuff | Leave a comment

my worst day in the O.R.

As a medical student you never really know what people expect from you.  Do too little and you’re “lazy” and/or “disinterested.”  Do too much and you’re “arrogant,” “overbearing” and/or “not a team player.”  One aspect of surgery I’ve always loved is the well-defined roles for everyone.  In the O.R., each attending has a slightly different [...]

January 2nd, 2009 | Tags: | Category: md / medical student stuff, personal | Comments (1)