Samantha L. Margulies
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About
Dr. Samantha L. Margulies is a pioneering surgical educator whose work centers on the transferability of robotic suturing skills from simulation to live operative environments. Her most impactful research, a single-blind randomized controlled trial published in 2016, demonstrated that novice surgeons trained on virtual reality and simulation-based platforms could effectively transfer those skills to a live porcine model—a finding that has garnered 28 citations and reshaped how surgical curricula are designed. By establishing proficiency-based training benchmarks for robotic suturing tasks, Dr. Margulies has provided a rigorous, evidence-based framework for ensuring that simulation training translates into real-world competence. Her contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between dry-lab practice and actual surgical performance, a critical step in improving patient safety and reducing operative errors. Through her work, she has helped validate simulation as a legitimate, high-stakes training tool, influencing how institutions structure their robotic surgery programs. Dr. Margulies’ research remains a cornerstone for educators and trainees seeking to optimize skill acquisition in minimally invasive surgery.
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