VIDEO: AI Could Teach the Next Generation of Surgeons (VIDEO)

Johns Hopkins University

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In an increasingly acute surgeon shortage, artificial intelligence could help fill the gap, coaching medical students as they practice surgical techniques.

A new tool, developed at Johns Hopkins University and trained on videos of expert surgeons at work, offers students real-time personalized advice as they practice suturing. Initial trials suggest AI can be a powerful substitute teacher for more experienced students.

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