MS4 Catalog

Robotic Surgery

LOCATION: STEPS Center, WVU School of Medicine
PRECEPTOR: Brian Boone, MD
DURATION: 2 weeks minimum
OFFERED: Only offered in March of each academic year
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT:  5 Students 
STATUS: Elective 

OBJECTIVES:

The purpose of this elective is to complete a formal robotic training curriculum that orients students to the robotic platform technology, enhances understanding of application of robotics in surgical subspecialties and prepares students for residency training in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. 

Patient Care:

Recognize the benefits of a minimally invasive platform for post-operative recovery

Medical Knowledge:

  • Learn common applications of robotic technology across surgical subspecialties 
  • Understand basic principles of safe robotic surgery 
  • Enhance understanding of anatomic relationships during minimally invasive surgery 
  • Recognize common steps in minimally invasive procedures

Practice-Based Learning:

  • Display knowledge of evidence-based advantages of robotic platform compared with open and laparoscopic techniques

Communication Skills:

  • Works and communicates well with all members of the faculty and staff
  • Effectively utilizes the feedback provided by preceptors and surgical team members
  • Delivers effective presentation of a robotic surgery topic of interest

Professionalism:

  • Arrives on time for scheduled meetings and conferences and is prepared for work.
  • Completes required assignments and projects in a timely manner and within set deadlines.
  • Treats students, faculty, staff and other personnel with respect.
  • Accepts responsibility and is accountable.

Systems-Based Practice:

  • Understand administrative barriers to robotic practice in surgery


METHODS TO ACHIEVE OBJECTIVES:

Online lectures using Zoom, readings, videos, virtual reality simulator curriculum, inanimate/biotissue curriculum and assessment questions.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES AND EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Formative Assessment:

  • By the end of the first week, the students’ progress will be tracked to make sure they have completed the simulator curriculum materials
  • By the end of the second week, the students’ progress on inanimate/biotissue training will be tracked
  • Students will maintain and submit a case log of robotic procedures they observed/participated in while on the rotation
  • Students will prepare a brief presentation on a current topic in robotic surgery to present via online platform at the end of the rotation
  • A multiple choice question assessment at the end of course will be used to assess students understanding of the material. A score of 70% or greater is required to pass the course

Summative Assessment:

Students will receive direct feedback from the Faculty Preceptor and Adjunct Preceptor(s) regarding their performance


PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF THE ROTATION:

Please contact Rochelle Thomas, rochelle.thomas@hsc.wvu.edu at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the rotation.