title: Role of industry in development of surgical simulation centres: a medical education perspective.
abstract: The concept of simulation in medicine is derived from the industry. The industry plays an important role in the development production and assimilation of this technology throughout the medical profession however, it is up to the end-user to decide its' needs. Close interaction and cooperation between health care and industry professionals is imperative for successful dissemination of simulation in medicine.
authors.affiliation: The Israel Center for Medical Simulation, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Israel. dr.munz@012.net.il
authors.forename: Yaron
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Munz
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000379:methods*; D018961:Educational Technology; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D019981:Health Care Sector; D007221:Industry; D012380:Role; D014481:United States