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'They can make mistakes and there's no consequence': How Ireland's medical students train for surgery

Robots and virtual reality tools are being used to train aspiring medics at the new RCSI building.

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EVER HAD KEYHOLE surgery? Ireland’s medical students are training to perform such operations at this state-of-the-art RCSI building in Dublin city centre.

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland says it’s part of a drive away from classroom learning setups and towards training based on clinical simulation and virtual reality tools.

Students will be able to practice skills involved with keyhole surgery. Robots are also used to replicate emergency room situations, allowing trainee medics to sharpen their interpersonal skills.

We were invited to take a look at the new facility and see how the new technology works.

Watch: ‘This robotic birthing ‘mother’ is being used to teach Irish medical students’ >

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    Dec 25th 2015, 9:28 AM

    Her brother, Edwin, known as Eddie was also a very interesting man and a magnificent musician! His life would be worth a look!! I knew him as I lived across the road!!

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    May 17th 2016, 11:58 PM

    My mother was in Edwin’s All Girl Band. I have a handbill but I can’t seem to post a picture here.

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    Dec 25th 2015, 11:26 AM

    We are all witnessing the new fascists rise to power. A party leader who denies everything, thinks he and his fellow party members can commit any crime in the name of the party and expect to get away with it. A party leader who has ruled with an iron fist for over 30 years and enforces blind loyalty to his cause. If not members could end up stripped naked and found beaten to death in a back lane or outside a pub with no witnesses. That reminds me of what happened in the 30′s with the nazi party. Can’t see any difference.

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    Dec 25th 2015, 12:37 PM

    Thanks for the Christmas jibberish

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    Dec 25th 2015, 7:31 PM

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    Dec 25th 2015, 7:41 PM

    Fascinating lady! Love the article. Are there recordings available to buy? Listening to the programme at this very moment . Fascinating stuff. Thank you Orlando ☺☺

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