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accessible by the minute. This convergence is changing the paradigm of surgical training and education. Thanks to tools like virtual and aug- mented reality, surgeons from around the globe can be with me in the OR. What prevents surgical professionals from utilizing technology to its greatest potential? A fear of change. For many medical professionals, change is a giant — and difficult — mindset to fully embrace. But it's also essential that we do so. If we don't challenge the dogma of older and sometimes outdated methods of healthcare teachings and practices, then we accept mediocrity. We must always put patient safety first, make sure outcomes are measured and do our due diligence, but we must drive innovation and work to improve outcomes. Those who become stag- nant will lose out. What type of legacy do you hope to leave? Sharing knowledge is a core belief for me. Technology has allowed me to rise above my natural aspiration and achieve more than I ever thought would be possible. Whether it's empowering surgeons through Facebook Live training, live-tweeting the world's first virtual surgery or performing first-of-its-kind procedures using Google Glass, these powerful tech platforms have allowed me to share my knowl- edge with the maximum amount of people. It's all about connectivity. To help a billion people, you need to connect a billion minds. OSM Dr. Ahmed (admin@professorshafiahmed.com) is a cancer surgeon at The Royal London Hospital and cofounder of Medical Realities, a virtual reality education company. A P R I L 2 0 2 0 • O U T PA T I E N T S U R G E R Y. N E T • 5 5

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