In this episode, Dr. Max Maizels discusses the difference between holistic training and historical medical training and explains how to leverage online training, simulation models, and proctored clinical cases for more robust procedural training programs.
Dr. Maizels has been on staff at Chicago Children’s Hospital since 1980. Over the years of clinical pediatric urology practice, he has incorporated creation of e-learning platforms to promote effectiveness in the operating room. Since 2010 he has researched to promote best practices for newborn circumcision. He is especially adept at performing such procedures when referred because of Pediatric Urological concerns. Dr. Maizels received his medical degree in 1973 from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine. His postgraduate training included residency at Boston University Medical Center, Urology and Pediatric Urology at Northwestern University and Children’s Memorial Hospital. He currently sees patients at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
NeoCirc.org is an educational resource of circumcision concepts and methods for skill training which applies to pediatric specialists who perform neonatal circumcision.
If you would like to enroll in additional simulation training please visit NeoCirc.org and enter your professional e-mail address, click submit, and complete the registration form.
Read Dr. Maizels e-book on training here: A Guide to Make Applications for Holistic Surgical Practice: The Computer Enhanced Visual Learning (CEVL) Manual | SpringerLink