Project "Skill School", 3D Printed Bones, & 2 Important Microsurgery Drills.

The Problem with Courses

Here’s the dirty little secret: the course industry thrives on that forget-relearn-forget cycle. It’s the surgical version of a gym membership. You keep coming back, not because it works, but because it doesn’t stick. And let’s not pretend the faculty are always stellar. Too often, they’re there because of reputation, not relevance. You can feel it when the teaching turns into a performance, more ego than education.

The Idea: A “Skill School”

Leo Gundle from Claribone dropped a simple but radical idea: what if we built a Skill School instead of a course? Not a weekend high. Not a one-off lecture. But a place where skills are built, tracked, and reinforced over time.

Imagine a system that:

• Identifies your weak points with brutal honesty.
• Reinforces techniques through spaced repetition and simulation.
• Matches you with real surgical cases once your competence is proven.
• Keeps faculty accountable, not just for showing up, but for teaching effectively.

This isn’t about certificates or selfies or "feeling honoured & blessed" on Instagram It’s about measurable skill acquisition. Something no PowerPoint or panel discussion can deliver.

The Real Takeaway

Plastic surgery is too complex to be learned in bursts of inspiration. If we’re serious about developing surgeons, we need to stop selling them weekend confidence and start giving them durable competence. A Skill School doesn’t make you feel good for two days. It makes you better for your career

What do you think? Are we ready to move beyond the course circuit? Would you join a Skill School that tracks real improvement, not attendance? Drop your thoughts. This one could change how we train, teach, and stay sharp.

With love,
P’Fella ❤️