For years, the challenges of orthopedic residency training have been clear: limited clinical hours, rising expectations for surgical readiness, variability in case exposure, and increasing pressure to optimize operating room time. These realities are no longer topics for discussion alone, they demand real solutions.
That’s why we’re proud to introduce the IMPACT Initiative: a collaborative effort uniting orthopedic residency programs, educators, and technology partners to transform surgical education by embedding virtual reality (VR) into the core of training.
IMPACT is about more than adopting new technology. It’s about creating a community of forward-thinking programs committed to leaving nothing to chance, ensuring residents have the tools, data, and experiences they need to excel. Together, we are moving from conversation to action, driving change where it’s needed most.
What Makes IMPACT Different?
- Resident-Centered – Every decision begins with the learner. VR provides residents with structured, repeatable practice opportunities that complement, not replace, their clinical experiences.
- Faculty-Optimized – Simulation offloads foundational training so faculty can focus their mentorship where it matters most: in the OR.
- Data-Driven – VR continues to capture more and more granular performance data, providing objective insights into readiness and supporting evidence-based curriculum improvements.
- Collaborative – By working together, programs share best practices, cases, and data, accelerating collective progress rather than working in silos.
- Translational – The ultimate goal is clear: VR training that translates into safer, more efficient performance in the operating room.
A Shared Vision for the Future
The IMPACT framework: Innovation, Mastery, Performance Data, Access & Equity, Collaboration, and Translation, guides this work. It represents a bold vision where orthopedic training is no longer bound by chance exposure or variability, but instead shaped by intentional design, measurable outcomes, and equitable access to world-class educational tools.
As Dr. Sandra Jervis-Selinger, PhD (Chair of IMPACT and Senior Advisor for Medical Education & Curriculum Innovation at PrecisionOS), notes:
“This initiative reflects the collective will of programs who are no longer satisfied with simply naming the challenges. They are coming together to solve them, formally integrating VR and data into the curriculum to build a stronger foundation for tomorrow’s surgeons.”
Building Momentum
Already, programs across North America are joining this effort, embracing innovation and creating an environment where residents can thrive. By collaborating through IMPACT, they are not only shaping the future of surgical education, they are redefining it.
Residency training is changing. With technology, data, and collaboration, we are ensuring that the next generation of orthopedic surgeons are prepared not just to meet today’s challenges, but to lead the field into tomorrow.
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