Cris Malino
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Dr. Cris Malino is a leading voice in surgical education and patient safety, whose work critically examines the intersection of digital media and operative practice. Her research centers on the quality and reliability of online surgical videos, particularly for robotic-assisted procedures, and the implications for trainee learning and patient outcomes. In her landmark 2024 study, "Online videos of robotic-assisted cholecystectomies: more harm than good?"—already garnering 2 citations—Dr. Malino exposed the alarming variability in content and educational value of highly watched surgical videos, directly challenging the assumption that online resources are a safe supplement to formal training. This work has sparked urgent conversations about the need for curated, peer-reviewed digital curricula. Beyond this, Dr. Malino’s contributions have helped define a new subfield of "digital surgical literacy," influencing how residency programs and credentialing bodies evaluate self-directed learning. Her research serves as a crucial caution for students and surgeons alike: in an era of open-access information, not all views are equal, and patient safety depends on rigorous, evidence-based education.
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