Objectives
- Know the names of instruments and the methods to use them
- Manage the microscope for individual conditions (based on inter-pupillary distance, eyesight, zoom in/out, focus, depth of focus, minor justify)
- Understand the type of sutures and needles
- Can pick up the needle, adjust the needles direction and place stitches
- Understand the size and alignment of the bite, can tie square knot, surgeon’s knot
2020 Microsurgery Bootcamp
We again thank Dr. Weifeng Zeng for his instruction and his development of the two-layer model.
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2019 Microsurgery Bootcamp
Thanks to Weifeng Zeng, MD (above) for his instruction.
Urology Simulation
Education Program
PGY-1 Bootcamp
- Knot tying and Suturing
- Laparoscopic skills
- Bowel Anastomoses (PGY-3)
- Cystoscopy and Ureteroscopy
- Robotics
- Introduction to Loupe Surgery
- Introduction to Microsurgery PGY-2)
Surgical Skills Labs
- Ureteral Reimplant
- Advanced Endoscopy
- Artificial urinary sphincter
- Female Urology
- Hypospadias Repair
- Penile prosthesis
- Priapism Lab
Simulated Patient Scenarios
- GU history and exam
- Disease specific cases
- Transitions of care
- Delivering bad news
- Disclosure of medical errors
Simulation Resources