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Dr. Yanick Beaulieu is a leading voice at the intersection of surgical robotics, medical ethics, and telemedicine. His research focuses on the safe and ethical deployment of robotic surgical systems, with a particular emphasis on training paradigms and remote proctoring. Dr. Beaulieu’s most impactful contribution is his work on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in robotic surgery, culminating in a highly cited Delphi consensus statement (70 citations) that established critical guidelines for AI integration. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he pioneered the use of accelerated Delphi methods to develop protocols for telepresence applications in remote robotic surgery training (41 citations), addressing the urgent need for continued surgical education under travel restrictions. His work has directly shaped how institutions implement telementoring services for minimally invasive procedures. By combining rigorous consensus-building methodologies with practical clinical needs, Dr. Beaulieu has become a key figure in ensuring that technological advances in surgery are matched by robust ethical frameworks and evidence-based training standards.