Joshua S. Winder

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Papers

Total Citations

111

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About

Dr. Joshua S. Winder is a leading figure in surgical education and the advancement of robotic surgery, particularly within academic training environments. His work focuses on the safe and effective integration of robotic technology into surgical practice, bridging the gap between innovation and structured learning. Dr. Winder’s major contributions include pioneering the implementation of a formal robotics curriculum for general surgery residents, as detailed in his highly cited 2016 paper (71 citations), which has become a foundational model for training programs nationwide. He further shaped the field by establishing and disseminating "Best Practices for Robotic Surgery Programs" (40 citations), a comprehensive framework for monitoring and evaluating surgical teams to ensure quality and safety. Through these landmark studies, Dr. Winder has directly influenced how institutions develop, assess, and sustain robotic surgery initiatives, making him a key architect of modern surgical training and a vital resource for programs seeking to adopt best practices in this rapidly evolving specialty.