New models of medical training

Adequate training of future professionals, in light of the technological revolution we are witnessing in the field of medicine, has become an important and necessary aspect.

Research centers around the world have long been developing printers for medical purposes, such as printing stents, catheters, forceps and other surgical products.

Use Artificial intelligenceThe RoboticsThe “Data Dependent” (Managing decisions based on patient data) and advancing the use of Imaging for Diagnostics and Operations (Image quality, image merging and location guides) is becoming more and more present in modern operating rooms, while its benefits are clearly visible.

Technological advances have allowed a continuous acceleration in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. In other words, New developments have been shown to allow for more accurate and earlier diagnoses; It operates with higher levels of accuracy and essentially provides greater safety and quality of life for the patient.

These developments require a re-transformation of the role of the surgeon, which must not only be constantly updated but also must add various non-technical skills to his toolkit, such as teamwork, adapting to changes and new forms of leadership.

But the introduction of revolutionary technology in medicine also makes us think about the training models needed to be attuned to the changes that are taking place.

It is well known that geographical distances and even costs (there is a lot of free access information available) are no longer an obstacle to gaining knowledge. Learning Everywhere allows us to know the latest news in any discipline, no matter where we are.

Shared interactive content and web resources, for their part, favored the development of new skills, such as flexibility, independence, and self-organized study by students.

Thus, educators face a major challenge to make the most of the available information and new ways of integrating knowledge.

Perhaps the challenge is to generate interaction and educational activities based on existing data. The new directions are more like a collaborative learning network than the traditional one-way knowledge transfer scheme.

The use of blended teaching, which combines live and virtual teaching, should continue to grow. There are already studies showing a significant improvement in academic performance when taught using the blended learning method, compared to the traditional method of teaching.

Technology has made it possible, among other things, to simulate a real operating condition. With regard to training, which is a key aspect of access to the operating room with the necessary skills already listed, the simulator is a very useful tool for practitioners, as it allows them to master themselves, without putting patients at risk. This method, which can be accessed through software that can be downloaded from anywhere in the world, presupposes a safer practice environment, in the hands of an expert surgeon who directs and contributes his expertise.

Scientific knowledge is now more available than ever and curricula cannot ignore developments and innovations, just as it cannot ignore the teaching of non-technical skills, which are increasingly becoming essential.

Today, comprehensive training is required; That is, artificial and emotional intelligence must go hand in hand. Knowing how to communicate, teamwork and develop empathy should be central aspects that every clinician must master in facing the relationship with their patients and should be thought of from the moment of training.

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