Simulation for endocrine surgery training: a call to action

Abstract

The approach to surgical education has undergone metamorphosis in the last two decades. The mantra, ‘see one, do one, teach one’ has been replaced colloquially with ‘see one, simulate many deliberately, do one’. Simulation has become an integral part of surgical training across many specialties. A large amount of resources, time and expertise have been devoted to the development and study of simulation's role for surgical mastery and improved patient outcomes. Despite significant advances, there is still much to be learned. Many specialties, such as endocrine surgery, are yet to contribute to this effort. Herein, we assess the state of simulation in endocrine surgery and call for experts in the field to unite and join the simulation movement.