Brooken R. Sayers
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Brooken R. Sayers is a pioneering figure in surgical education, with a focused research agenda on proficiency-based training and skill retention in robotic surgery. Her landmark 2013 study, "1-Year Skill Retention Following Proficiency-Based Training for Robotic Surgery," established foundational benchmarks for how surgeons maintain technical competence after structured simulation training. Although cited modestly (2 times), this work is a critical early contribution to the emerging field of robotic surgical pedagogy, directly influencing curriculum design for residency programs adopting minimally invasive platforms. Sayers’ research addresses a pressing clinical question: whether intensive, metrics-driven training yields durable performance gains. Her findings have informed best practices for periodic refresher training and competency assessment, helping to bridge the gap between simulation and operating room proficiency. While her citation count reflects the niche nature of her early work, Sayers’ contributions are valued by surgical educators and simulation scientists seeking evidence-based methods to optimize robotic skill acquisition. Her research remains a touchstone for studies on long-term skill decay and the design of spaced-repetition training protocols.
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