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How will surgeons operate in the metaverse?
by Mark Hughes
The metaverse describes a graphically rich virtual space where humans can interact. The idea is not new but its manifestation is contingent upon...
Half of surgeons are below average
by Mark Hughes
It is unnerving as a surgeon to recognise that half the surgical workforce is, statistically speaking, below average. No surgeon would like to t...
Just started core training or a run-through/residency post?
by Mark Hughes
This time of the year marks the regular rotation of postgraduate trainees in the UK. Many groups have been in the previous post for longer than ...
Does eoSurgical Simulation work? The literature says yes
by Mark Hughes
There is an ever-growing body of research exploring the efficacy of surgical simulation. In many arenas, it has been shown that simulation does ...
Lockdown resources for the surgical trainee
by Mark Hughes
In many healthcare settings, there has been a concerted effort to free up hospital beds for patients with COVID-19 and to enhance critical care ...
Time for quality adjusted training years?
by Mark Hughes
Many health professionals will be familiar with QALYs: quality-adjusted life years. QALYs assume health to be a function of the length of life a...
Surgical training in Scotland – a new balance between training and service delivery, enhanced by improved trainer-interactions and embedded simulation
by Mark Hughes
Surgery is considered a ‘craft’ specialty, demanding a combination of theoretical knowledge, manual dexterity, and wisdom/experience. The barber su...