Join us for a special Rounds presentation, co-hosted by MERIT and the Centre for Simulation-Based Learning (CSBL).
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
12:00-1:00pm
David Braley Health Sciences Centre (DBHSC) - Room 2035
NOTE: this event is being held in person only
Power of International Collaboration in Simulation and Medical Education
"Think Big, Start Small, Always Collaborate"
Dr. Yusuke Watanabe
Simulations should be enjoyable and attractive to use, and have an element of challenge. Through qualitative methods including field observations and interviews, and various quantitative methods, we have tried to develop such surgical simulations through local and international collaborations. These work could not have been done without 360-degree collaborations, including with colleagues, trainees, surgeons, scientists, medical and academic societies, and manufacturers. These collaborative work have allowed us to create new ideas and find solutions to overcome challenges. This presentation highlights the power of international collaboration in simulation and medical education.
Bio
Dr. Watanabe is an associate professor and a deputy director of Clinical Research and Medical Innovation Center at Hokkaido University Hospital (Sapporo, Japan). His clinical focus is GI surgery. His research focuses on surgical skills simulation, performance assessment, decision-making, and surgical energy. He is also involved in the research project on AI/computer vision in surgery while collaborating with National Cancer Center East Hospital and Global Surgical Artificial Intelligence Collaborative (GSAC). He is a SAGES ambassador and FUSE (Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy) champion in Japan. One of his specialties is managing the research and development of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.