Proven in papers.
Proven in the field.
Every makemedical simulator is designed from real patient scans by practicing surgeons — then validated through peer-reviewed research at leading academic institutions.
Research that changed how surgeons train
Discriminating expert from novice — with 100% accuracy
Researchers at Michigan Medicine used the makemedical Fundamentals of Vaginal Surgery (FVS) to study surgical skill progression. The simulator successfully distinguished novice from expert surgeons with 100% accuracy — a key benchmark for any competency-based training program.
"The FVS successfully discriminated between novice and expert surgeons with 100% accuracy."
Near-expert bronchoscopy skills in first-year fellows
A three-institution study found that incoming fellows trained on the makemedical pediatric airway simulator achieved near-expert scores across all assessment domains — with consistently high ratings for anatomical realism and clinical transferability.
"All learners agreed or strongly agreed that the course was a valuable use of their time and helped teach technical skills."
Measurably better repairs from simulator-trained residents
A multi-institutional study showed that residents trained on the makemedical cleft lip simulator produced significantly improved surgical outcomes compared to controls. The simulation curriculum demonstrated clear transfer to real-patient repair quality.
"Simulator-based training produced measurable improvements in technical performance on objective assessment metrics."