A new highly advanced surgical training facility is now open at Providence-Providence Park Hospital in Novi, Michigan, part of St. John Providence Health System, an Ascension Ministry. The Van Elslander Surgical Innovation Center (VESIC) provides specialized surgical training to surgeons from throughout the U.S. and across the globe.
VESIC is designed to foster collaboration with leading-edge medical device manufacturers to provide training courses on innovative surgical techniques and procedures. The 9,000-square-foot, $3.5 million facility features a 14-station training lab where surgeons will learn and perfect surgical procedures and techniques. It also includes a 50-seat auditorium that allows doctors to view live surgeries. This type of direct visualization is critical to the training experience.
“This new hallmark training center will continue to build on the regional and national reputation of St. John Providence as clinical leaders,” said Peter Karadjoff, President of Providence-Providence Park Hospital.
VESIC’s creation was envisioned by Providence-Providence Park Hospital neurotology surgeons Drs. Dennis Bojrab, Michael LaRouere and Seilesh Babuand, and made possible by a generous gift from Art Van Elslander.
“This center is a flex-designed, multi-disciplinary training center capable of hosting innovative surgical training and other ground breaking medical courses,” said Dr. Bojrab.
VESIC will be an integral component to linking medical education and training throughout Michigan and eventually through the other Ascension ministries across the United States.
