Clinical Innovation

We are talking about innovation like Robotic Surgery. In 2016, MSM and Grady Hospital received a grant for a $2-million dual-console teaching robot that allows an attending surgeon and resident surgeon to operate simultaneously.

Since then, MSM and Grady have used the technology to complete more than 400 cases in general surgery, colorectal surgery, urology, and other specialties.

The state-of-the-art technology allows surgeons to use 3D visualization and perform complex surgeries with minute, minimally invasive incisions that lead to better results, less pain, and shorter hospital stays.

Unlike most other institutions, MSM gives our resident graduates a certification in robotic surgery. We graduated our first robotics-certified resident in 2018.

We are talking about innovation like the Mobile Research Unit. The first of its kind in the state of Georgia, this 30-foot-long Winnebago recreational vehicle travels throughout metro Atlanta and rural areas to provide outreach and treatment and collect data for patients who lack access to proper medical care.

The camper is outfitted with the same technologies that are found in any top-notch clinical setting, including cardiac monitors, a portable ultrasound machine, two exam rooms, and a laboratory.

We are talking about innovation like our Clinical Skills Center. Located in the Louis W. Sullivan National Center for Primary Care at MSM, the center is designed for demonstrating, teaching, learning, and practicing clinical skills for medical students.

Six procedure rooms and six examination rooms allow students to simulate clinical evaluation while instructors monitor and assess the work via video cameras and intercom systems.