VIRTUAL / AUGMENTED REALITY
OSSO VR ENHANCES SURGICAL RESIDENCY THROUGH OSSO ACADEMY
Osso VR , a leader in immersive surgical training , has launched the Osso Academy , a comprehensive Virtual Reality ( VR ) training programme tailored for academic medical centres and residency programmes . Developed in collaboration with world-renowned surgeons and medical educators , Osso Academy offers a curated curriculum built on leading-edge simulation technology to provide hands-on training and assessment on demand .
Starting with orthopaedics , Osso Academy ’ s initial offering consists of a complete library featuring over 25 immersive training modules . Aligned with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education ( ACGME ) milestones and case minimum guidelines , the robust orthopaedics curriculum covers an extensive catalogue of robotics and complex medical devices .
Residency Programme Director for Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins , Dr Dawn Laporte , said Osso Academy enables orthopaedic residents to develop their skills with greater preciseness , setting a new standard for surgical education .
“ Enhancing training with innovative and immersive technologies is vital to the future of medical education and advancing our field . Osso Academy not only allows for a safe and controlled training environment but serves as a catalyst for developing objective methods of surgical assessment ,” said Dr Laporte .
Osso Academy is an expansion of an existing offering to teaching hospitals and a natural extension of the company ' s mission to democratise access to surgical training worldwide . Osso Academy comes at a time when VR is becoming widely accepted and advocated for by medical facilities and professionals .
According to data from Accenture , 82 % of healthcare professionals agree that VR creates a convenient way of accessing and learning information for medical students and practicing healthcare professionals .
" Osso Academy is proud to be at the forefront of this transformative shift to ensure that the next generation of healthcare professionals is prepared to excel in their medical careers ," said Leif Goranson , Vice President of Provider Solutions at Osso VR . “ By equipping trainees with cutting-edge VR technology and immersive training scenarios , we can empower residents and fellows to develop critical skills , enhance decision-making and gain confidence in performing both simple and complex surgical procedures .”
" With Osso Academy at the forefront , integrating VR as a teaching tool in medicine is poised to become the gold standard in residency training worldwide ,” added Shauna Davis , Senior Manager of Medical Affairs for Osso VR . �
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