Master da Vinci Surgical Systems: Resident & Fellow Training

A commitment to excellence in academia

As minimally invasive surgery expands, academic medical centers will continue to play a large role in preparing the surgeons of tomorrow for its latest modalities, including robotic-assisted surgery with da Vinci surgical systems. Whether you’re a program director guiding students along a training pathway, or a resident or fellow looking to gain robotic-assisted surgery skills, Intuitive can provide support to help you reach your full potential with da Vinci technologies.

1,552

Resident and fellow logins to Intuitive Learning across the EU¹

245

Learning plan completions across the EU¹

130

Academic medical centers with robotics programs in the EU²

85

Equivalency certificates awarded in the EU since 2019³

Academic class with surgeon presenting case data

A training roadmap

Our academic programs provide training pathways to technical and clinical proficiency. Phased curricula start with an introduction to da Vinci surgical systems and core skill drills. Final phases include surgeon-led advanced training with intraoperative skills application and an option to earn a Training Equivalency Certificate. In addition, learning at Intuitive is supported by technologies such as My Intuitive, dual da Vinci surgeon consoles, and immersive simulations with SimNow.

Academic solutions

Residents and fellows

Programs for residents and fellows include society-led training programs, core technology and surgeon-led procedure skills training, self-led curriculum tools, hands-on and remote “white glove” training, certification, and career development support.

Lead educators

If you’re a lead educator, faculty, or mentor, we can help you build a da Vinci surgical system training roadmap for your students. Plan a curriculum with help from a facilitators guide, curriculum templates, and a customizable, specialty-agnostic approach.

Academic executives and chairs

Executives and hospital administrations face specific challenges. Join academic executive sessions showcasing strategies for robotic-assisted surgery program development spanning patient care, medical education, and research.

Early practice surgeons

Training on the use of da Vinci surgical systems doesn’t stop after a fellowship. Complete a society-led fellowship extension of your academic learning. This transition-to-practice program combines advanced training and peer-to-peer career guidance.

Data in your hand

Gain insight about your practice or program by accessing da Vinci surgical systems data through My Intuitive. With My Intuitive, you can set training goals, track your progress, and identify opportunities for improvement. For academic educators, My Intuitive can help you coordinate a robotics program and assist students through an easy-to-use dashboard.

SimNow simulation guiding an intracorporeal ileocolic anastomosis

Experience through simulation

SimNow is Intuitive's simulator for da Vinci surgical systems. Simulation exercises are woven into your training pathway with system skills practice, procedure training, and virtual reality experiences. SimNow has a growing library of realistic simulations and provides performance measurement and customizable curricula to track skills development.

Surgeon mentor providing instruction on a da Vinci dual console

Side-by-side mentorship

Da Vinci systems support a dual-console configuration for side-by-side mentorship during procedures. When you’re operating with a dual console, you’ll have shared training tools such as virtual pointers, give-and-take control functions, emergency stop safety features, and touch-enabled on-screen annotation capability.

1. EU Intuitive internal data, 1 Jul 2021 – 30 Jun 2022.
2. Information based on Intuitive internal data as of December 31, 2022.
3. Information based on Intuitive internal data as of April 2023.

Regulatory and legal disclaimers and statements

Product information

Da Vinci X & Xi Surgical Systems

The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems (da Vinci X and da Vinci Xi Surgical Systems) are intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures, and trans-oral otolaryngology surgical procedures restricted to benign tumors and malignant tumors classified as T1 and T2, and for benign base of tongue resection procedures. The systems are indicated for adult and pediatric use (except for trans-oral otolaryngology surgical procedures). They are intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment.

The da Vinci X and da Vinci Xi Surgical Systems are class IIb medical devices CE marked (CE 2460) under the European Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC), manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Refer to Instructions For Use before use.

Legal notices

Training provided by Intuitive is limited to the use of Intuitive technology, instruments, and accessories. It does not replace the necessary medical training and experience required to perform surgical procedures. Intuitive technology should only be used by physicians and staff who have received specific training in the use of Intuitive technology.

Individuals' outcomes may depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to patient characteristics, disease characteristics, and/or physician/surgeon experience.

Some products, features or technologies may not be available in all countries. Please contact your local Intuitive representative for product availability in your region. Refer to the product specific User Manual for indications, contraindications, warnings, and other product information.

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