Sebastiaan L. van der Storm

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Sebastiaan L. van der Storm is a rising leader in surgical education and digital health, whose research focuses on the intersection of technology and surgical skills training. His major contributions center on evaluating the efficacy of digital tools—such as virtual reality (VR) and digital box trainers—for developing surgical competencies outside the clinical setting. In his highly cited 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis, van der Storm systematically examined *which* digital tools are available, *how* they are implemented, and *what* outcomes they achieve, providing a critical framework for integrating these technologies into surgical curricula. This work has already garnered 12 citations, underscoring its timely impact as the field seeks safe, scalable, and tailored practice opportunities. Van der Storm’s research not only clarifies the potential of digital training to bridge gaps in traditional surgical education but also highlights important limitations, guiding future innovations. His contributions are particularly notable for their practical relevance, offering evidence-based insights that help educators and trainees navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of surgical simulation. As digital health continues to reshape medical training, van der Storm’s work stands as a foundational reference for optimizing skill acquisition and patient safety.