Surgical Education and Activities Lab

Accredited as a Level I Comprehensive Education Institute by the American College of Surgeons

A state-of-the-art surgical simulation center designed to provide advanced and innovative training for physicians, residents, fellows, physician assistants, nurses, medical students, health care providers, and industry professionals

Duke Surgery opened the Surgical Education and Activities Lab (SEAL) in 2005 to train residents, fellows, medical students, and faculty on simulation equipment in a risk-free environment to advance medical education and improve patient safety.

Simulation training through the use of the SEAL plays a key role in the General Surgery Residency Program. Residents train on the simulators and are assessed based on their performance to varying tasks and drills. <read more>