Miami Session 3: Zero Tolerance Training III: Error-Intolerant Pathways to Training a Surgeon

Training surgeons for the future requires more than technical mastery; it calls for immersive learning, intelligent systems, and stronger human skills. This session brings together three complementary perspectives on modern surgical education. Prof. Rooma Sinha opens with research on the impact of 3D-immersive virtual reality training, exploring how this technology affects real surgical readiness and confidence. Prof. Nikhil Vasdev follows with a look at AI-guided, low-pressure robotic prostatectomy, illustrating how intelligent systems can support safer, more controlled surgical technique during training and practice alike. Dr. Nicholas Raison closes the session with a compelling argument for embedding mental and non-technical competencies directly into surgical curricula, treating psychological resilience and communication as core skills rather than incidental ones. Moderated by Prof. Chandru Sundaram and Prof. Athanasios Papatsoris, the discussion weaves these threads into a broader picture of what well-rounded surgical training should look like going forward. Surgical educators, residency directors, and behavioral scientists working in medical education will find this session especially relevant, offering evidence-based perspectives on immersive technology, AI-guided decision support, and the human factors that shape surgical performance.

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