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Curriculum Summary

Basic Curriculum – Basic Skills

  1. Complete online training modules.
  2. Watch introduction lecture.
  3. Attend hands-on intro workshop for orientation to robotic surgical system.
  4. Complete VR robotic simulator modules (≥85% score for each task):
    • URO – 3x Basic modules, 1x Advanced module
    • GYN – 3x Basic modules, 2x Advanced modules
  5. OPTIONAL: Complete 1 porcine or cadaveric model training session (based on availability)
  6. Complete 5 cases as bedside assistant with at least 2 achievements of competence.
  7. Complete 10 cases as console surgeon with at least 3 achievements of competence.

Advanced Curriculum – Procedural Skills

  1. Complete 5 additional cases (total 10) as bedside assistant with at least 2 achievements of competence.
  2. Complete 10 additional cases (total 20) as console surgeon (>50% of case as primary console surgeon) with at least 2 achievements of competence.
  3. OPTIONAL: Advanced Procedural Training (specialty-specific requirement)
    • Use procedure-specific assessment forms to keep track

Certification

Upon completion of Basic curriculum you will receive:

  • UHN Robotic Surgery Training Curriculum (Basic) – Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of both Basic and Advanced curricula you will receive:

  • UHN Robotic Surgery Training Curriculum (Advanced) – Certificate of Completion
  • Eligibility to receive Intuitive Surgical Training Equivalency Certificate (requires Program Director sign off)