Synchronous Remote Surgical Simulation: Pioneering a New Model for Bidirectional Global Surgical Education

Sunday, October 18, 2026

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PT

Location: 502B

Moderator(s)

Brianne B. Roby, MD

MD, FACS
Children's Minnesota
St. Paul, MN, United States

Panelist(s)

NJ

Noel Jabbour, MD

Associate Professor of Otolaryngology
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
DZ

David A. Zopf, MD, MS

Associate Professor
University of Wisconsin
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
SG

Steven Goudy, MD

Chair, EVMS
EVMS, United States
SP

Shazia Peer, MBBCh, FCORL(SA), MMED(Otol)UCT

Professor & Head
Division of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Cape Town & Groote Schuur Hospital
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

This panel will provide the participant a perspective on virtual and 3D simulation can be integrated into educational opportunities that can be used around the world. The panel will include experts in 3D printing, virtual simulation, and surgical education, along with surgeons from LMIC to discuss how these opportunities are taking down previous boundaries on providing surgical education on rare and complex cases. These technologies are also allowing continuity in education, including establishment of international fellowships, even while surgeons may be located in different parts of the world.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the different ways virtual simulation is being implemented in surgical settings and be used by all sub-specialties.
Recognize the challenges faced with obtaining high levels of complex training in LMIC
Gain knowledge in how use of simulation and other technology can improve equity in surgical education.