1. How can modern technology help in the training of future surgeons? David-Ian McGregor University College London

2. KnowledgeKnowledge PracticePractice

3. Contents –Knowledge –Practice

4. Acquiring knowledge (1of 2) Personal Digital Assistants

5. Acquiring knowledge (2 of 2) http://www.linnc.com/ Telesurgery

6. Acquiring practice (1of 2) Virtual Reality http://www.surgical-science.com/index.cfm/en/products

7. Acquiring practice (2 of 2) New assessment techniques Eye-tracking Eye-tracking Brain Imaging Brain Imaging Aggarwal et al (2008) New technologies for the surgical curriculum. World Journal of Surgery.

8. ExpensiveExpensive Technology: A realistic appraisal Can fail Can fail Old methods are still valuable Old methods are still valuable

9. Conclusions Modern technology can help in the training of future surgeons: Easier and faster acquisition of knowledgeEasier and faster acquisition of knowledge Safer and better assessed acquisition of practiceSafer and better assessed acquisition of practice

10. The modern trainee