Sessions are routinely connected around Texas, the United States, Mexico and parts of Europe. They share weekly specialty round discussions.
Most sessions are via the well-established interactive video system.
Newer desktop systems with teleconferencing, e-mail, and Internet capabilities are rapidly taking over. These systems offer asynchronous, more convenient, and more accessible learning. This technology also allows students to study at home and together regardless of physical location. Transmission of live surgery provides the capability to teach surgical technologies and techniques. Virtual reality set ups of anatomical models allow surgeons the opportunity to simultaneousl manipulate new surgical tools and watch a competent surgeon actually performing the surgery and demonstrating use of new instruments.