Neal Seymour

Neal Seymour is a Professor at the UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate Regional Campus, affiliated with the Department of Surgery. He holds an MD and BA in Liberal Arts from Columbia University. His research focuses on laparoscopic surgery, surgical education, and virtual reality simulation for resident training.

His work spans General Surgery, Gastroenterology, and Diagnostic Imaging, with significant contributions to improving surgical resident performance through simulation technologies. Key publications examine hernia repair techniques, virtual interview ethics, and AI-driven case logging, reflecting trends in surgical training optimization.

Collaborations include co-authors like Dmitry Nepomnayshy and John Romanelli, with affiliations in surgical education networks and simulation centers. His role in the SAGES Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) Committee highlights his influence on defining essential laparoscopic skills.