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Keri Rowley is a surgical education researcher whose work bridges the gap between resource-limited training environments and high-stakes surgical performance. Her primary research areas include urologic surgical skills training, simulation-based medical education, and the development of low-cost, accessible teaching tools for residents. Rowley’s most notable contribution is her 2019 study, “Novel Use of Household Items in Open and Robotic Surgical Skills Resident Education,” which demonstrated that surgical simulators constructed from everyday household objects can effectively teach fundamental open and robotic techniques to urology residents. This work, cited 15 times, has been influential in promoting cost-effective, scalable training solutions that can be deployed even in settings with limited institutional resources. By rigorously testing these simulators in a controlled workshop with ten residents, Rowley provided early evidence that creativity in simulation design does not compromise educational quality. Her research speaks directly to the challenges of surgical education in an era of increasing financial constraints and duty-hour restrictions, offering a practical pathway for programs to maintain hands-on training. Rowley’s work continues to inspire educators seeking innovative, low-barrier methods to prepare the next generation of surgeons.
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