The department supports a Director of Simulation Training.
The resident simulation curriculum has expanded significantly with a two year
rotating curriculum covering obstetrics, gynecology and the fundamentals of
laparoscopic surgery. The University has
opened a state-of-the-art medical education building which has facilities for
surgical training. We use this training facility for many of our simulations.
The curriculum includes animate and inanimate laparoscopy training;
hysteroscopic simulation, including hysteroscopy, morcellation, and IUD
placement; and wound care and repair of obstetric anal sphincter injury. Additionally, the curriculum for the residents
has been augmented to include advanced obstetrical simulations such as
hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, eclamptic seizure, cord prolapse and amniotic
fluid embolism. The residents are evaluated for competence in each of the areas
of simulation and directly observed by an attending. Feedback is provided to
the residents immediately following these simulations.
Below are pictures of the exterior view of the UCSD Medical Education / Telemedicine Building, Future of Surgery Lab, and simulation OR.
Click here to take a virtual tour of the Center for the Future of Surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine