Medtronic technology at center of new hands-on training center for surgeons, interventionalists
Medtronic has announced a new partnership with IRCAD North America, a non-profit subsidiary of Atrium Health, to help develop a one-of-a-kind training resource for surgeons and other healthcare providers in the fields of cardiovascular health, neurosurgery, interventional radiology and orthopedic surgery.
The Pearl, a new innovation hub in Charlotte, North Carolina, will be home to IRCAD North America. Visitors will be able to take hands-on training courses and learn how to perform a variety of procedures in a way that is designed to be fresh, fun and interactive. Medtronic’s technologies—including the Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system, AiBLE smart ecosystem, Touch Surgery ecosystem, and Affera mapping system—will have a significant presence in the IRCAD North America environment.
“This partnership paves the way for a new era in surgical education and training,” Ken Washington, PhD, Medtronic’s chief technology and innovation officer, said in a statement. “It will foster collaboration across the industry, drive progress in healthcare delivery, and accelerate the integration of AI-enabled solutions into clinical practice.”
“Through our partnership with Medtronic, we’re unlocking new possibilities to accelerate surgical innovation and translational research at IRCAD North America,” added Dionisios Vrochides, MD, PhD, executive director of IRCAD North America and professor of transplant surgery at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. “By integrating Medtronic’s cutting-edge surgical technologies with our focus on hands-on learning, medical robotics, and AI, we’re positioned to dramatically enhance training, improve patient outcomes, and shape the future of surgical care.”
The Pearl, scheduled to open soon, is being built to include flexible office and lab spaces as well as restaurants and retail businesses. IRCAD North American, Atrium Health and Wake Forest University School of Medicine have all been working together to make this project a reality.
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