Morocco advances robotic surgery training as M6-ISRSS graduates first university cohort

Wednesday 16 September 2026 - 23:15

Morocco has reached a new milestone in the development of robotic surgery training with the graduation of the first cohort from the University Diploma in Robotic Surgery offered by the Mohammed VI Interventional Simulation and Robotic Surgery School (M6-ISRSS).

The graduation ceremony took place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences in Casablanca, bringing together healthcare professionals who completed the program during the 2026 academic cycle.

The graduates include surgeons and operating-room nurses from seven training cohorts. Their certification marks the first graduating group since the university program was launched in January.

Training built around simulation and practice

Rather than relying exclusively on classroom instruction, the program combines academic teaching with practical exercises and simulation-based training.

Participants are introduced to the technical environment of robot-assisted procedures through dedicated educational platforms before applying their knowledge in clinical settings. The approach is designed to allow healthcare professionals to develop familiarity with robotic systems, procedural workflows and the coordination required in a technologically advanced operating room.

The curriculum is aimed at both surgeons and operating-room staff, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of robot-assisted surgery. Effective use of robotic technology requires not only surgical expertise but also coordinated interaction between the different professionals involved in an intervention.

Dedicated infrastructure in Casablanca

The M6-ISRSS has developed a specialized training environment equipped with two robots dedicated to education, alongside surgical simulation systems and augmented-reality platforms.

Its facilities cover several interventional disciplines and are intended to provide healthcare professionals with an environment where they can practice technical procedures and familiarize themselves with emerging technologies.

For robotic surgery, simulation can play a central role in the transition from theoretical knowledge to practical competence. Training in a controlled setting allows participants to work with robotic equipment and develop procedural skills before incorporating those technologies into medical practice.

Part of a wider health sciences ecosystem

The M6-ISRSS operates within the International Mohammed VI Center for Simulation in Health Sciences, under the Mohammed VI Foundation for Health Sciences. It is also part of the broader ecosystem of Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences.

The school focuses on education, research and innovation in surgery and interventional medicine. Its activities include both initial and continuing education programs designed to support the professional development of healthcare workers.

The development of dedicated robotic surgery training reflects the growing role of advanced technologies in modern healthcare and the need for specialized education alongside the introduction of new medical equipment.

Building expertise around robotic surgery

The first graduating cohort represents an early step in the expansion of structured university-level training in robotic surgery in Morocco.

By combining theoretical instruction, hands-on practice and simulation, the M6-ISRSS program seeks to prepare healthcare professionals for the technical and organizational requirements associated with robot-assisted procedures.

The school's stated objectives include strengthening medical expertise and contributing to patient safety as robotic technologies become increasingly integrated into surgical practice.

For Morocco's healthcare sector, the development of specialized training infrastructure could also help build a wider pool of professionals capable of working within multidisciplinary robotic surgery teams.