Boston Scientific programmer training simulator for cardiologists
https://doi.org/10.46594/2687-0037_2026_2_2178
Abstract
Objective: To develop a Boston Scientific programmer training simulator for cardiologists, given the limited availability of the manufacturer’s training programs in the Russian Federation.
Methods: A browser-based application with a bilingual (RU/ EN) interface and 13 clinical scenarios was developed. From September 2025 to May 2026, 25 participants (80% residents, 10% interns, 10% students) were trained at the Kushchevskaya Central District Hospital in three to four 1.5-hour sessions.
Results: All participants mastered the basic functions; testing showed positive progress.
Conclusion: The simulator is suitable for training cardiologists in settings with limited access to equipment.
About the Author
Andrey Mikhmel
Kushchevskaya Central District Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Stanitsa Kushchevskaya, Krasnodar Krai
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Mikhmel A. Boston Scientific programmer training simulator for cardiologists. Virtual Technologies in Medicine. 2026;(2):77-81. https://doi.org/10.46594/2687-0037_2026_2_2178
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