Alexandar Smith
About Alexandar Smith
Alexandar Smith serves as the VR Program Lead at Surgical Theater, where he has worked since 2017. He specializes in creating and managing virtual reality content for medical applications and collaborates with various medical professionals at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.
Work at Surgical Theater
Alexandar Smith has served as the VR Program Lead at Surgical Theater since 2017. In this role, he operates out of the San Francisco Bay Area and is responsible for the development and implementation of virtual reality solutions in the medical field. His work involves creating patient-specific VR renderings and videos that enhance surgical planning and education. Smith collaborates closely with various medical professionals to ensure the VR content meets the needs of surgical teams.
Role at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
In addition to his position at Surgical Theater, Alexandar Smith serves as the Virtual Reality Program Lead at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. His responsibilities include coordinating VR initiatives that support pediatric care. This role emphasizes the integration of advanced technology into clinical practice, aiming to improve patient outcomes through innovative VR applications.
Education and Expertise
Alexandar Smith studied at the Illinois Institute of Technology from 2013 to 2017, where he focused on Cell and Tissue Engineering and earned a degree in Biomedical Engineering. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in virtual reality applications within the medical field, allowing him to bridge the gap between engineering and healthcare.
Collaboration with Medical Specialists
In his capacity as VR Program Lead, Alexandar Smith coordinates and collaborates with a diverse group of medical specialists. This includes neurosurgeons, radiologists, residents, and other surgical staff. His role requires effective communication and teamwork to ensure that the VR content developed aligns with the clinical needs and enhances the surgical process.
VR Content Creation and Management
Alexandar Smith is responsible for creating and managing various forms of virtual reality content, including patient-specific renderings and VR videos. His work involves not only the technical aspects of VR production but also the strategic management of media content to support educational and procedural objectives in the medical environment.