TALK SYNOPSIS
Justin Barad saw firsthand one of the most critical challenges we face in healthcare today: how we train and assess our healthcare professionals with their technical skills. The problem is really 3 core dynamics: there is too much to learn, procedures are getting more complicated, and there is a general lack of technical skill assessment in healthcare.
With his background in gaming, he got involved in VR very early with the Oculus DK1 and immediately recognized virtual reality’s ability to address this problem. You can use it anytime, anywhere, train on any procedure, use your hands in a realistic way, and get objective assessment. Justin co-founded Osso VR with a mission to improve patient outcomes, increase the adoption of higher-value medical technologies, and democratize global access to the latest surgical techniques.
SPEAKER
Justin Barad, MD
CEO and Co-founder Osso VR
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MODERATOR
Roger Daglius Dias, MD, PhD
Director of Research and Innovation, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
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Chapters:
(00:05:12) - Introduction to Speakers and Moderation:
Roger Dags Diaz, MD, PhD, introduces speakers Justin Barrett (CEO of Oso VR) and himself.
Provides a brief background on enhancing clinician performance in technology.
(00:08:19) - Justin's Introduction and Background:
Justin Barrett, CEO of Oso VR, shares excitement and introduces his journey from video game developer to bioengineering and medical training.
Overview of Oso VR's mission to improve outcomes, team details, and financing.
(00:09:10) - Oso VR's Mission and Team:
Overview of Oso VR's mission: improve outcomes, adopt surgical techniques, and democratize education.
Highlights Oso VR's team, comprising 120 employees and $43 million in venture capital financing.
(00:14:44) - New Challenges in Healthcare Procedures:
Explores challenges in healthcare procedures, likening them to "gorilla-like" situations.
Discusses challenges with procedure options, complexities of newer techniques, and the absence of technical skill assessment.
(00:15:43) - Challenges with Newer Procedures:
Delves into challenges with newer procedures like robotics, minimally invasive techniques, and surgery navigation.
Compares learning curves, emphasizing the need for effective technical skill assessment in healthcare.
(00:16:38) - Introduction to VR as a Solution:
Recounts Justin's early involvement in VR, particularly with Oculus DK1.
Recognizes VR as a powerful solution for healthcare training, enabling anytime, anywhere training and providing objective assessments.
(00:23:00) - Collaborative Training in Oso VR:
Showcases Oso VR's collaborative training feature for up to eight participants in a surgical simulation.
Emphasizes the team aspect of surgery and the roles of each team member, especially in newer procedures.
(00:24:16) - Utilizing VR in Healthcare Education Journey:
Explores VR's role in the healthcare education journey for technique discovery and efficient training.
Introduces "Last Mile Training" and the importance of hands-on refinement before operating on actual patients.
(00:26:52) - Last Mile Training and Hands-on Experience:
Defines "Last Mile Training" as refining knowledge through hands-on experience to minimize risks.
Emphasizes the significance of ensuring proficiency before operating on actual patients.
(00:36:08) - Balancing Problems and Passion for Technology:
Explores the intersection of personal problems and technology interests in Oso VR's development.
Discusses the importance of organic alignment and early stages, including a bootstrap approach and the influence of the Stanford Biodesign program.
(00:47:48)- Navigating Customer Segments
Exploration of unique features and challenges in medical technology and healthcare.
Focus on B2B models involving partnerships with medical device companies and specialty associations.
(00:52:10)- Positioning Training Solutions
The challenge of educating stakeholders on the benefits of training solutions.
Highlighting the value of simulated training over traditional methods for patient safety.
