VESL Simulation & Skills Training Modules

The Virtual Education and Simulation Lab/Center for Operational Medicine provide the latest technology in medical simulation and surgical skills acquisition to students, residents, physicians and other allied healthcare workers at MCG and in the region.

The center provides curricular/objective driven training to learners across all levels and discipline. Learners are provided the opportunity to improve dexterity, cognitive development and team-base practice.

The center has a variety of low and high fidelity training models. There are a variety of task trainers to help learners master skill sets needed to proficiently perform specific procedures. There are also integrated simulators, including whole body mannequins used to help learners develop cognitive reasoning and efficient performance of emergent bedside procedures.

  

Central Line Model Dr. Edwards
The Central Line Model Lab director, Dr. Edwards, demonstrating Central Line insertion to residents.
Laparoscopic VH Model Demo of Laparoscopic VH Model
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Model Demonstration of Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Model in use.
Laparoscopic suturing Dr. Hardy Laparoscopic suturing model
A laparoscopic suturing model. Endostich demonstration by resident, Dr. Hardy. A laparoscopic suturing model.
     
Dr. Pipkin   Dr. Parker
Faculty member, Dr. Pipkin, performing a laparoscopic suturing demonstration.   Resident, Dr. Parker, practicing laparoscopic suturing.
Dr. MacFadyen GI Mentor Virtual Simulator Dr. Wynn
Dr. MacFadyen supervising the use of the GI Mentor with resident, Dr. Justice. GI Mentor Virtual Simulator Dr. Wynn supervising the use of the GI Mentor with resident, Dr. Bhalla.
Torso model
Torso model that can be rapidly converted for open or laparoscopic procedures.
Vascular Anastomosis Model Model in use
Vascular Anastomosis Model with instruments. Vascular Anastomosis Model in use.
Regular ultrasound
Regular Ultrasound classes are given to residents. Here, Dr. Wynn is demonstrating the vascular ultrasound.
Dr. Kruse Dr. Bittner
Faculty member, Dr. Kruse, supervising resident, Dr. Rhee, on the use of the ultrasound. Resident, Dr. Bittner, participating in an breast ultrasound and biopsy session.
Emergency Airway models Interns Emergency Airway Model in use
Emergency airway models prepped for training. Interns participating in a basic emergency airway training session. An emergency airway model being used in a session demonstration.

Foam Bowel

 

 Bowel Anastomosis
Foam Bowel Anastomosis Model being used for practice. Bowel Anastomosis using bovine tissue. This lab is conducted after residents are proficient on the foam model.
FLS
The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) Model training area is set up at all times to enable residents to practice these skills 24/7. Computers with DVDs are available in this area so that they may review and the practice. It also allows study of didache portion of FLS.