Simulation and professional development: added value of 3D modelization in reproductive endocrinology and infertility and assisted reproductive technologies teamwork

Abstract

As in other specialties of medicine, there is more to clinical performance in reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and assisted reproductive technologies (REI-ART) than simply the individual knowledge and technical skills. Simulation is commonly used during fellowship training in REI-ART, aiming to produce a virtual cycle of professional development in order to improve patient outcome. With scientific certification and the joint development of evaluation tools, the contribution of digitalization, such as 3 D printing and digital simulators, will facilitate teamwork in REI-ART and enable a better transmission of knowledge in the specialty.

摘要

与医学其他专业一样, 生殖内分泌学、不孕症和辅助生殖技术（REI-ART）方面的临床表现不仅仅是个体知识和技术技能。仿真通常用于REI-ART的学员培训, 旨在产生一个专业发展的虚拟循环, 以改善患者结局。随着科学认证和评估工具的联合开发, 数字化的贡献, 如3D打印和数字模拟器, 将促进REI-ART的团队合作, 使专业知识更好地传播。

The Chinese abstracts are translated by Prof. Dr. Xiangyan Ruan and her team: Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100026, China.

Keywords:

• Simulation
• digital twin
• teamwork
• training
• professional development
• interprofesionnal

Acknowledgement

The authors would like to thank Mrs Amy Stenzel for the initial 3 D model of uterus.

Disclosure statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.