Technology and Surgical Training—Friend or Foe?

Nikolian et al discuss technologies commonly used in surgery and suggests ways to improve implementation of these technologies in surgical training. The role of technology in patient care and surgical training continues to evolve. For educators, the rapid implementation of technology has been met with both enthusiasm and skepticism. Given the disruptive potential such rapid evolution may have, it is imperative that educators work to optimize the increasingly digital workplace to ensure that advances in technology are strategically implemented to enhance, not hinder, the trainee experience. Used optimally, learner-centered technology can help drive a competency-based curriculum. Here they highlight technologies commonly encountered in surgery and suggest ways to convert technologic foes to friends in surgical training.