RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Development of a Modular and Equitable Surgical Simulator
JF Global Health: Science and Practice
JO GLOB HEALTH SCI PRACT
FD Johns Hopkins University- Global Health. Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center for Communication Programs
SP e2100744
DO 10.9745/GHSP-D-21-00744
VO 10
IS 3
A1 Lin, Yihan
A1 Han, Jason J.
A1 Kelly, John J.
A1 Gergen, Anna K.
A1 Downs, Emily
YR 2022
UL http://www.ghspjournal.org/content/10/3/e2100744.abstract
AB Key MessagesSimulation training is a critical component of surgical education.Despite its potential importance in advancing the field of surgical training, successful implementation of surgical simulation models is difficult in low-resource settings due to limitations in affordability and accessibility.The GlobalSurgBox is a portable surgical trainer adaptable to all training levels, surgical specialties, and resource settings, overcoming many of the existing barriers to the implementation and use of current surgical simulation models.There is a tremendous need for affordable and accessible surgical simulators in the United States and abroad. Our group developed a portable, modular, inexpensive surgical simulator designed for all levels of surgical trainees, from medical students to cardiothoracic surgery fellows, and adaptable to a variety of surgical specialties. Our goal is to provide a platform for innovative surgery simulation that applies to any learner or resource setting. We describe the development, assembly, and future directions for this simulator.