Description
The video transcription features Duncan Tennent in a seminar discussing the role of simulation in surgical training, particularly in orthopedic practices. He opens the session humorously remarking on technical difficulties with his Mac, transitioning into a more serious tone where he acknowledges both the generational divide in qualifications and experience in the field of simulation and the importance of incorporating simulation into surgical education. Tennent mentions that while the concept of simulation is recognized, there remains ambiguity regarding its practical application in training and highlights the lack of rigorous standards defining what constitutes simulation practice.
He reviews the distribution of access to simulation resources, underlining disparities across regions, and notes that significant documents and frameworks presented by organizations like the BOA do not adequately address implementation details. Tennent emphasizes the need for innovative, low-cost simulation solutions and describes previous initiatives for recognizing industry-sponsored simulation projects.
He advocates for practical, "low-fi" solutions but also acknowledges the necessity for high-tech options while critiquing the current mindset that dismisses simulation as merely a distraction from actual training. Tennent calls for a cultural shift in understanding the value of simulation, drawing analogies to pilot training, and stresses collaboration within teams as crucial for successful implementation in surgical settings. The talk concludes with a call to action to drive greater integration of simulation into educational frameworks, ensuring a balance between practical experience and simulated training.