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Peer-reviewedCC BY-NC-ND 4.0Anz Journal of Surgery

Advancing the Science of Surgical Education: Reflections From the 2025 University of Melbourne Department of Surgery Research Showcase

  • Yuchen Luo1,2
  • Yan Zhang2,3
  • Debra Nestel4
  • Sebastian King5,6,7
  • Benjamin J. Dixon2,8
  • Alistair Royse1,9
  • Helen Mohan2
  • Penelope Allen2,3,10
  • Aidan Jackson2,8
  • Daniel Gould7,11
  • Catherine Green12
  • Sean Stevens4
6 more authors
  • Richard de Steiger2
  • Walter Eppich13
  • Russell Hodgson1,2
  • Luis Alarcon Martinez2,3
  • Marcos Perini2,4
  • Serena Duchi2,14
14 affiliations
  1. 1Division of Surgery Northern Health Epping Victoria Australia
  2. 2Department of Surgery University of Melbourne Parkville Victoria Australia
  3. 3Centre for Eye Research Australia University of Melbourne Melbourne Victoria Australia
  4. 4Department of Surgery Austin Health Heidelberg Victoria Australia
  5. 5Department of Paediatric Surgery The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne Victoria Australia
  6. 6Surgical Research Murdoch Children's Research Institute Melbourne Victoria Australia
  7. 7Department of Paediatrics University of Melbourne Melbourne Victoria Australia
  8. 8Department of ENT Head & Neck St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Victoria Australia
  9. 9Department of Cardiac Surgery Royal Melbourne Hospital Parkville Victoria Australia
  10. 10Department of Surgery (Ophthalmology) The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Melbourne Victoria Australia
  11. 11Department of Orthopaedics St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Victoria Australia
  12. 12Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Melbourne Victoria Australia
  13. 13Department of Medical Education and Collaborative Practice Centre University of Melbourne Victoria Australia
  14. 14Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery Melbourne Victoria Australia
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Abstract

Background: The 2025 University of Melbourne Department of Surgery Research Showcase, held on 18 November 2025, brought together surgeons, researchers, educators, and trainees from across seven clinical precincts to examine emerging directions in surgical education research. The event aimed to facilitate knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration, and critical reflection on evolving training paradigms.

Methods: The Showcase was delivered in a hybrid format, combining in‐person and virtual participation to maximize accessibility and engagement. The program comprised keynote presentations and precinct‐led talks, alongside thematic discussions addressing contemporary issues in surgical education. Contributions were drawn from multiple disciplines, including engineering, data science, ophthalmology, oncology, and general surgery.

Results: Presentations highlighted innovations in simulation‐based learning, robotic and technology‐enhanced training, Artificial Intelligence–enabled assessment, large‐scale online education, and real‐time intraoperative performance monitoring. Additional themes included curriculum reform, competency‐based assessment, trainee underperformance, gender equity in surgical training, and the transition from trainee to consultant. The Showcase demonstrated the increasing prominence of educational scholarship within surgical disciplines and illustrated how multidisciplinary approaches can strengthen training frameworks and support workforce sustainability.

Conclusion: The Research Showcase provides a model for fostering regional academic communities in surgery through accessible, collaborative platforms. Its findings offer valuable insights for educators, academic surgeons, and policymakers addressing current challenges in surgical training. The reflections arising from the event contribute to the broader discourse in surgical education research and have important implications for the design of future curricula, assessment strategies, and professional development pathways.

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@article{luo2026advancing,
  title = {{Advancing the Science of Surgical Education: Reflections From the 2025 University of Melbourne Department of Surgery Research Showcase}},
  author = {Yuchen Luo and Yan Zhang and Debra Nestel and Sebastian King and Benjamin J. Dixon and Alistair Royse and Helen Mohan and Penelope Allen and Aidan Jackson and Daniel Gould and Catherine Green and Sean Stevens and Richard de Steiger and Walter Eppich and Russell Hodgson and Luis Alarcon Martinez and Marcos Perini and Serena Duchi},
  journal = {Anz Journal of Surgery},
  year = {2026},
  month = jun,
  doi = {10.1111/ans.70815},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.70815},
  note = {CC BY-NC-ND 4.0},
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
TI  - Advancing the Science of Surgical Education: Reflections From the 2025 University of Melbourne Department of Surgery Research Showcase
AU  - Yuchen Luo
AU  - Yan Zhang
AU  - Debra Nestel
AU  - Sebastian King
AU  - Benjamin J. Dixon
AU  - Alistair Royse
AU  - Helen Mohan
AU  - Penelope Allen
AU  - Aidan Jackson
AU  - Daniel Gould
AU  - Catherine Green
AU  - Sean Stevens
AU  - Richard de Steiger
AU  - Walter Eppich
AU  - Russell Hodgson
AU  - Luis Alarcon Martinez
AU  - Marcos Perini
AU  - Serena Duchi
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/06/25
JO  - Anz Journal of Surgery
DO  - 10.1111/ans.70815
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.70815
AB  - Background: The 2025 University of Melbourne Department of Surgery Research Showcase, held on 18 November 2025, brought together surgeons, researchers, educators, and trainees from across seven clinical precincts to examine emerging directions in surgical education research. The event aimed to facilitate knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration, and critical reflection on evolving training paradigms.  Methods: The Showcase was delivered in a hybrid format, combining in‐person and virtual participation to maximize accessibility and engagement. The program comprised keynote presentations and precinct‐led talks, alongside thematic discussions addressing contemporary issues in surgical education. Contributions were drawn from multiple disciplines, including engineering, data science, ophthalmology, oncology, and general surgery.  Results: Presentations highlighted innovations in simulation‐based learning, robotic and technology‐enhanced training, Artificial Intelligence–enabled assessment, large‐scale online education, and real‐time intraoperative performance monitoring. Additional themes included curriculum reform, competency‐based assessment, trainee underperformance, gender equity in surgical training, and the transition from trainee to consultant. The Showcase demonstrated the increasing prominence of educational scholarship within surgical disciplines and illustrated how multidisciplinary approaches can strengthen training frameworks and support workforce sustainability.  Conclusion: The Research Showcase provides a model for fostering regional academic communities in surgery through accessible, collaborative platforms. Its findings offer valuable insights for educators, academic surgeons, and policymakers addressing current challenges in surgical training. The reflections arising from the event contribute to the broader discourse in surgical education research and have important implications for the design of future curricula, assessment strategies, and professional development pathways.
SN  - 1445-1433
SN  - 1445-2197
ER  -