About the Center for the Future of Surgery

At the Center for the Future of Surgery (CFS), surgeons and scientists are advancing surgical techniques by investigating, developing, testing, and teaching procedures that are revolutionizing the field of medicine. Since opening in 2011, the CFS has trained more than 40,000 individuals - from residents and medical students to surgeons, nurses, and industry partners - making it one of the largest and most comprehensive surgical simulation facilities in the world.

Our Facilities

Simulation ORs equipped with the latest surgical, laparoscopic, robotic, endoscopic and other developing technologies, including:

22 General surgery stations and towers
15-station Microsurgery Suite with Zeiss microscopes
Hybrid OR, with a Siemens Artis Zeego and Multitaction system for interactive media
350-seat auditorium and conference rooms for didactic sessions
Surgical instrumentation for a wide variety of specialties
PPE and locker rooms provided

Specialties

The Center for the Future of Surgery hosts training sessions across a variety of specialties including the following:

Breast
Cardiothoracic
Gastroenterology
Bariatric
Colorectal
Interventional Radiology
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Neurosurgery
Neurovascular Surgery
OBGYN
Ophthalmology
Orthopedic Surgery
Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Spine
Surgical Oncology
Urology
Vascular

Advanced Techniques

Visitors at the Center for the Future of Surgery train using advanced techniques such as:

Arthroscopy
Endoscopy
Endovascular Surgery
Fluorescence- Guided Surgery
Laparoscopy
Microsurgery
Robotics

Tour the Center

We have trained more than 20,000 individuals—from residents and medical students to surgeons, nurses, and industry partners— making it one of the largest and most comprehensive surgical simulation facilities in the world.

Video Tour

Annual Report

Read more about the CFS in the FY23 Department of Surgery Annual Report!