Is AI and technology useful for the benefit of Surgical training?
30th June 2026, 19:00 to 20:00 BST
Overview
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a powerful tool within surgical education and training. This webinar will explore how AI can support both trainees and trainers through applications including exam preparation, interview coaching, simulation, personalised feedback, and operative assessment. Using real-world examples and recent pilot projects, the session will discuss how AI may help address key training challenges such as limited training opportunities, rising costs, differential attainment, and workforce pressures.
The webinar will also explore the limitations of AI, including bias, hallucinations, and the need for robust human oversight and quality assurance. Attendees will gain practical insight into how AI can be integrated into surgical training to augment, and not replace, traditional educational methods.
Aims
- To explore the current and potential role of artificial intelligence in surgical training and education.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, attendees should be able to:
- Demonstrate practical applications of AI that may support both surgical trainees and trainers.
- Discuss the potential risks and limitations of AI in training.
Panellists
Our panellists include:
-
Miss Abby Burrows BSc, MBBS, MRCS - General Surgical SpR East Midlands North Deanery, Clinical Research Fellow University of Nottingham. Abby Burrows is a General Surgical Registrar based in Derby with research interests in artificial intelligence and surgical education. She is involved in developing and evaluating AI-driven educational tools aimed at improving surgical training and assessment.
- Mike Reidy - Consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital & Woodend Hospital. Mike Reidy is a UK surgical Training Programme Director with a particular interest in the practical application of artificial intelligence within postgraduate medical education. He has explored the use of AI to support trainee assessment, ARCP preparation, and the day-to-day management of surgical training programmes. His work focuses on using emerging technologies responsibly and efficiently while aligning with GMC professional standards and the principles of the Gold Guide
CPD
1 Hour
To be eligible to receive CPD hours for webinar attendance you must connect for the full duration of the webinar AND complete the feedback survey.
Visit our FAQ for further information relating to webinar CPD.
Recording
A recording of the webinar will be made available on this page in the days following the live broadcast.
