(New York Times) – Imagine a pro quarterback stepping onto the field without his coach running pregame drills or a pop star taking the stage without vocal warm-ups. In sports and music, such last-minute preparation is generally nonnegotiable. Coaches review and refine performance, address weaknesses and ensure readiness.

Yet in medicine, where the stakes are often life or death, the idea of warming up with a coach before performing a high-stakes medical procedure is virtually nonexistent. (Read More)