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The Walton Centre has revolutionized neurosurgery training with a groundbreaking VR simulator, hitting 1,000 practice sessions thanks to a 2021-2022 charity-funded initiative. This hyper-realistic digital environment lets trainees master complex brain and spinal procedures with visual and tactile feedback, boosting confidence and deepening understanding before real surgeries. Already used by students and residents from across the UK and internationally, the simulator earned an NHS Parliamentary Award for Excellence in Education and is now being considered for national trainee selection. Students rave about its impact on foundational skills and say it’s sparking career passion — proving that innovation in training isn’t just smart, it’s essential for the future of surgery.

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