Written by Danny Goel, MD, MBA, MSc, FRCSC
Virtual Rounds Take Surgical Training to the Next Level
For years, surgical training has stopped short at watching. Residents observe videos, attend lectures, and shadow procedures. But we all know the reality: what lies beneath the incision, whether in the shoulder, knee, or spine, is complex, three-dimensional, and unforgiving. Traditional videos don’t capture that depth, and passive watching alone can’t prepare us for the operating room. That changes today with the introduction of an immersive virtual cadaver lab that delivers deeper surgical understanding and hands-on practice in a virtual setting.
Introducing Virtual Rounds: A New Paradigm in Surgical Training VR App
We are introducing a new paradigm in surgical education: Virtual Rounds – now residents, for the first time ever, don’t just Watch. They can Practice the procedure, the steps, and go through the process of doing the procedure so they can Perform with the confidence of having done it 10 times.
Step One: Watch, with Depth and Perspective
Our new iPhone app, now available on the App Store delivers surgical videos with enhanced visualization. These aren’t standard recordings; they highlight anatomical depth and the nuances hidden beneath the skin. It’s an immediate upgrade from passive viewing to a richer, more immersive perspective on real procedures.
Step Two: Practice, the Missing Link in Surgical Training
For the first time, what you watch on your phone can be practiced in virtual reality. That exact same case, same steps, same anatomy, same decision points now become available inside our VR platform. You’re no longer limited to imagining the next move or waiting for lab time. Instead, you can rehearse it, hands on, in a risk-free environment.
This is the critical bridge we’ve been missing. It augments videos from passive education into active preparation.
Step Three: Perform with Confidence in the Operating Room
By the time you step into the OR, you’ve already gone beyond observation. You’ve rehearsed the case, understood the anatomical layers, and built the confidence to perform. It’s safer for patients, more empowering for trainees, and a leap forward for surgical education.
Why Virtual Rounds Matter in Orthopedic Surgical Training
Cadaver labs are expensive and limited. Simulators are specialty specific and not readily accessible. Observing alone is incomplete. But now, with affordable VR headsets and a mobile app in your pocket, you can start this journey today. No waiting, no barriers. Watch on your phone, practice in VR, and perform in the OR.
Available Now: PrecisionOS Virtual Surgical Training App
Virtual Rounds are only available on the PrecisionOS mobile app. Shift from passive learning to active mastery today. Download it now in 172 countries. Android available soon.
Start Your Surgical Training Journey Today
The future of surgical training starts with a simple download. Get the app, experience the depth of surgical videos like never before, and take the first step into a new paradigm of learning: Watch, Practice, Perform.
Sobre o PrecisionOS
PrecisionOS is an award-winning medical software company redefining surgical training through virtual reality. Built by surgeons for surgeons, PrecisionOS empowers healthcare teams around the world with immersive, measurable, and patient-centered learning experiences.
