Medtronic Backs New Training Hub for cardiac intervention.
Medtronic Backs New Training Hub for cardiac intervention.
Source: Highlighted in the June 2025 issue of Cardiac Surgery.
Key Highlights:
1. New Training Center Announced:
• Medtronic has partnered with IRCAD North America, a non-profit arm of Atrium Health, to launch a next-generation hands-on training hub for surgeons and interventionalists.
2. Facility Location and Purpose:
• The new center will be based at The Pearl in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving as the regional base of IRCAD North America.
• It will focus on cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, and orthopedics.
3. Medtronic Technologies Integrated:
• Key platforms showcased in training:
• Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery system
• AiBLE™ smart ecosystem
• Touch Surgery™ platform
• Affera™ cardiac mapping system
4. Educational Approach:
• The center promises interactive, hands-on experiences designed to enhance clinical learning, especially in AI-assisted and robotic techniques.
• Target audiences include surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and trainees in high-tech procedural disciplines.
5. Vision and Collaboration:
• Medtronic’s CTO, Dr. Ken Washington, emphasized the center’s role in “accelerating AI integration” and transforming surgical education.
• IRCAD North America’s director, Dr. Dionisios Vrochides, highlighted the goal of “redefining training through robotics, AI, and translational research**.”
6. Broader Infrastructure:
• The Pearl campus will also include labs, flexible office space, restaurants, and retail outlets, supporting a broader ecosystem of innovation.
• The initiative reflects collaboration between Atrium Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and Medtronic.
Bottom Line:
A new Medtronic-powered training hub at The Pearl in Charlotte will serve as a cutting-edge center for surgical education, featuring advanced robotic, mapping, and AI-driven systems. This partnership with IRCAD North America signals a major step forward in hands-on, tech-integrated procedural training.
For additional information, including an early schedule of the project’s available medical training courses:
https://ircadna.org/