Carlos Cordoba
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Carlos Cordoba is a leading voice in surgical education and innovation, with a career dedicated to transforming how medical trainees learn and practice. His research spans the integration of digital tools—from educational podcasts and bilingual career orientation apps to extended reality simulators and generative AI—into surgical curricula. Cordoba’s major contributions include pioneering work on the pan-Canadian virtual patient initiative and demonstrating how platforms like TikTok can influence clinical knowledge dissemination, as shown in his study on shoulder dislocation content. His systematic review on extended reality simulators for ophthalmic surgery, analyzing over 17,000 eyes, has set a benchmark for evidence-based training. With a portfolio of highly cited papers—including a 25-year retrospective on Canadian plastic surgery research—Cordoba has shaped national conversations on mentorship, hijab-wearing learners in the OR, and robotic surgery training. His work on the ExploreMD career exploration event and the LearnENT utility study underscores his commitment to accessible, inclusive education. Cordoba’s impact is evident in his prolific output and the tangible influence of his innovations on surgical pedagogy across Canada and beyond.
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