Osso VR raises $27M to train surgeons via simulations

"Osso VR has raised $27 million to train doctors and other medical professionals using virtual reality surgery simulations.
San Francisco-based Osso VR said its virtual reality surgical training and assessment platform has been validated at numerous hospitals as a training tool for surgeons.
GSR Ventures led the second institutional round of funding, with participation from SignalFire, Kaiser Permanente Ventures, OCA Ventures, Scrum Ventures, Leslie Ventures, and Anorak Ventures.
Osso VR’s surgical training technology provides on-demand, educational experiences that are effective, repeatable, and measurable to help surgeons reach proficiency with emerging surgical techniques and technologies, the company said.
Osso VR grew rapidly during 2020 to meet the increased demand in virtual training driven by the pandemic. The company says it works with industry leaders like Johnson & Johnson, Stryker, and Smith & Nephew to ensure that patients have safe access to the highest-value procedures.
As part of the recent growth, the company recently expanded into additional specialties, including orthopedics, endoscopy, interventional procedures, and more. Osso VR has more than 120 modules and 10 specialties in its surgical training library..." Lire la suite