Description
The video presentation introduces Mr. Uttam Shiralkar, a highly experienced surgeon and consultant in psychological medicine, who discusses the theme of thriving in surgical performance rather than merely surviving. After an introduction by Kriti Singhania, Shiralkar shares his extensive background, highlighting his dual expertise in surgery and psychology, particularly the cognitive mechanisms that can enhance surgical skills. He emphasizes the importance of mental management strategies, especially during challenging times such as the pandemic, and showcases a novel approach to surgical training through cognitive simulation. Throughout the session, he provides insights on how mastery of cognitive and associative skills can differentiate expert surgeons from mediocrity. Mr. Shiralkar’s talk culminates in a practical example of a study showing improved surgical outcomes through cognitive training, stirring thoughtful discussion and questions from the audience about the challenges and solutions in surgical training and performance enhancement.
DOI: 10.1302/3114-221653