Dr. James C. "Butch" Rosser

Dr. James C. "Butch" Rosser, a pioneer in minimally invasive surgery, shares his groundbreaking views on the intersection of gaming and medicine. He discusses how his childhood passion for video games not only shaped his early interest in surgery but also enhanced his skills as a surgeon. Rosser reveals the innovative Top Gun program he developed, which gamifies surgical training and significantly shortens training times. He addresses skepticism around gaming's benefits and highlights studies linking video game proficiency to surgical success, championing a future where gaming inspires a new generation of surgeons.