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 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.
Our Specialties
Our training covers diverse specialites, including:
- Breast
- Cardiothoracic
- Gastroenterology
- Bariatric
- Colorectal
- Interventional Radiology
- Neurosurgery
- OBGYN
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Transplant
- Trauma
- Spine
- Surgical Oncology
- Urology
- Vascular
The Center for the Future of Surgery also teaches the following advanced techniques:
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Endoscopic Surgery
- Endovascular Surgery
- Fluorescence Guided Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Microsurgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Neurovascular Surgery
- Robotics
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
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.
Read more about the CFS in the FY23 Department of Surgery Annual Report!
