Miami Saturday Session 4 Zero Tolerance Surgery IV: Error-Intolerant Pathways to Training a Surgeon

Adapting to new technologies requires more than technical skills; it demands a culture of continuous learning. This session examines that idea from two complementary angles. Prof. Nader Francis opens with a blueprint for lifelong learning, focused on how surgeons and institutions can manage smooth transitions as new technologies enter clinical practice, rather than treating each new tool as a disruptive event. Prof. Rajeev Kumar follows with a look at the generational dynamics involved in adopting new surgical technologies, contrasting institutional perspectives with those of residents who are training in an environment where innovation cycles move faster than ever. Moderated by Dr. James O. Peabody, the discussion highlights the practical realities of keeping surgical teams current without overwhelming trainees or under-preparing experienced surgeons for tools they did not train on originally. Surgical department chairs, residency program leaders, and technology adoption specialists in healthcare will find this session particularly useful. It offers a grounded, experience-based perspective on how institutions can build durable habits of learning that keep pace with an ever-evolving surgical landscape.

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