UMass Vascular Skills and Simulation Course 2015

Simulation and surgical skills training is playing an increasingly important role in training future vascular and endovascular surgeons. The UMass Vascular Skills and Simulation Course (UVASC) will be held April 30- May 2, 2015. Sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Medical School Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, in conjunction with the interprofessional Center for Experiential Learning and Simulation (iCELS), this is an intensive 2 day experience for Vascular Surgery Integrated Residents and Vascular Surgery Fellows to gain open vascular surgical and endovascular skills in a simulated setting.

The goal of the course is to improve trainees’ skill and understanding in performing a comprehensive array of endovascular and open vascular procedures for aortic, carotid, and lower extremity aneurismal and occlusive disease. In addition, trainees will learn how to utilize current simulation platforms and skill trainers for the ongoing improvement of their technical skills. UVASC emphasizes hands-on instruction in a highfidelity simulated learning environment. Trainees will receive hands-on instruction in open and endovascular surgical skills in a high fidelity simulated learning environment. The curriculum includes endovascular simulators, open simulation models, cadaver dissections, and some didactic presentations.