Proficiency development
A unique combination of simulation, education, research, and data analysis to accelerate the learning curve
VirtaMed training continuum
What we do
Simulator installation and initial training
Access to expert support and advice: we know our simulators and have deep medical education experience. Our team can help you with technical installation and initial training with end users virtually or on-site.
Course and curriculum customization
We ensure trainees and institutions get the most out of the simulation program. Our team can develop a personalized curriculum for your institution, whilst meeting standardized outcomes.
Curriculum integration
We have expertise and know-how to integrate simulation training into your institution's learning pathways for trainees to get the most benefit.
Impact
How do we ensure that our training has the greatest possible impact?
- Integrate a variety of training courses into the curriculum
- Assess and review theoretical knowledge prior to practical exercises
- Base practical training on knowledge of pedagogical and sports training
- Educate interns
- Make training tools permanently available
- Use competency levels and test-enhanced learning
- Create a motivating and slightly competitive environment
- Review manual skills - create an OR license
VirtaMed customer care
Publications
Tübingen University Hospital on VirtaMed Gynecological Laparoscopy Simulation: Enabling Systematic Structured Education
We asked experts from the Women's Health Clinic at Tübingen University Hospital in Germany, one of the leading centers of excellence collaborating with VirtaMed on LaparoS™ development, to share their impressions on the value that the mixed reality simulator brings to training and education of gynecology residents.
Ten hours of simulator training in arthroscopy are insufficient to reach the target level based on the Diagnostic Arthroscopic Skill Score
Our data have demonstrated that arthroscopic skills can be taught effectively on a simulator, but a 10-h course is not sufficient to reach the target level set by experienced arthroscopists. However, learning progress can be monitored more objectively during simulator training than in the operating room, and simulation may partially replace the current practice of arthroscopic training.
- Anetzberger H, Reppenhagen S, Eickhoff H, Seibert FJ, Döring B, Haasters F, Mohr M, Becker R. Ten hours of simulator training in arthroscopy are insufficient to reach the target level based on the Diagnostic Arthroscopic Skill Score. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2022 Apr;30(4):1471-1479. doi: 10.1007/s00167-021-06648-y.
Surgical simulation training should become a mandatory part of orthopaedic education
This study suggests that surgical simulation training is well accepted and even demanded among surgical residents as an alternative training solution able to address some of the limitations and challenges of the current one-to-one apprenticeship model. There is a wide variation among the residents regarding the number of training hours required, underscoring the need for structured performance-based simulator training.
- Seil R, Hoeltgen C, Thomazeau H, Anetzberger H, Becker R. Surgical simulation training should become a mandatory part of orthopaedic education. J Exp Orthop. 2022 Feb 28;9(1):22. doi: 10.1186/s40634-022-00455-1.
Partnership
I firmly believe that simulation training should be considered an essential component, rather than a mere option, in surgical education and robotic surgery training. VirtaMed's Dexter simulator is remarkably close to the actual Dexter robot, making it an invaluable tool for honing the skills necessary to operate the robot proficiently before entering the operating room.
Prof. Dieter Hahnloser
Chief Surgeon, and Head of Colorectal Surgery at the University Hospital Lausanne, Switzerland
We are pleased to partner with VirtaMed, whose 15 years of experience in providing training solutions for minimally invasive transvaginal surgeries will be invaluable as we work to integrate proficiency-based simulation across the skills development pathway for surgeons using our Hominis System.
VirtaMed has shown us that they are not just our vendor, but a strategic partner in a vision to improve patient outcomes together with us. Our experience with VirtaMed has far exceeded expectations, and we strongly recommend them for any new company moving into medical simulation or taking their simulation to the next level.
Michael Conditt, PhD
Senior Vice President, Strategic Marketing and Clinical Development at Momentis Surgical
We were looking for a portable solution that demonstrates the experience and advantages of Symani while providing a realistic microsurgery training environment. In VirtaMed, we’ve found a partner who shares our mission to improve patient outcomes and the quality of care through comprehensive training methods, allowing us to enrich the training experiences of our surgeons and drive adoption of robotic microsurgery.
Mark Toland
CEO of MMI
The aim of simulation is to standardize best practices to ultimately improve clinical outcomes using skill and procedural-based metrics while reducing the learning curve to becoming proficient with the system. Virtual reality-based simulation offers physicians the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to become technically competent prior to use in a real-world clinical setting.
Chris Klecher
Senior Vice President, Upstream Marketing
With Virtamed’s unique expertise in simulation training solutions and Aspivix’ s commitment to advancing women’s healthcare through innovation designed for clinicians with women’s experience in mind, we focused on supporting healthcare professionals with new medical education to improve IUDs placement with our Carevix. Our early adopters have been impressed by the quality, ease-of-use, and innovation of the 3D online simulator on IUD.
Together with our shared goal to improve patient care, our collaboration with VirtaMed represents an incredible opportunity to advance innovation in FemTech and revolutionize the medical education for current and future healthcare professionals in gynecology.
Mathieu Horras
CEO and co-founder of ASPIVIX
Improving patient care is at the core of what we do; education and proper training on Paragard® plays a crucial role. The agility and flexibility of the VirtaMed developer team is outstanding! We couldn’t be happier with the quality of the simulator training program and the tools they created for us. Our simulators are a customized interactive solution that delivers a user-friendly, compliant experience for healthcare professionals.
Priscilla Tavener
Senior Director of Marketing, CooperSurgical
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