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Students Innovate Surgical Training with Affordable Knot-Tying Board

1/16/2025

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University of Toronto medical students Tiffany Ni and Marco Istasy have revolutionized surgical training with their affordable, compact knot-tying board. This innovative tool, born from their start-up RISE MD, is capturing attention for its potential to enrich medical education across Canada, empowering the next generation of healthcare professionals with practical skills.

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Story summary

University of Toronto medical students Tiffany Ni and Marco Istasy have revolutionized surgical training with their affordable, compact knot-tying board. This innovative tool, born from their start-up RISE MD, is capturing attention for its potential to enrich medical education across Canada, empowering the next generation of healthcare professionals with practical skills.