Will VR simulation training create a better orthopedic surgeon?

Can VR training churn out better surgeons? (MedCityNews)
As technology makes inroads into healthcare, traditional assumptions regarding medical education and training are also being put to the test.
In the field of surgery, a startup hoping to alter how surgeons and medical students specializing in surgery get trained is Osso VR. The Palo Alto, California company has developed an immersive VR experience using its own software and the Oculus Rift device that can train surgeons looking to perform specific orthopedic procedures.
In a recent interview, Dr. Justin Barad, CEO of Osso VR and a practi...


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