START Skills Tracker

Track your progress through the Shelford Group's START Programme for robotic surgical training.

START Skills Tracker is the official companion app for the Shelford Group's START Programme (Surgical Training in Advanced Robotic Technology).

Designed for surgical trainees, this app allows you to:

• Track your progress through all phases of the START Programme
• Log technology training, simulation exercises, and video procedures
• Record robotic skills day activities, case observations, and cadaveric procedures
• Document bedside assist and console case experience
• Capture on-device supervisor signatures for procedure verification
• Generate a comprehensive training summary report as PDF
• Monitor your overall programme completion

The START Programme is a structured pathway for surgical trainees to develop competency in robotic surgery across da Vinci, Hugo, and Versius systems.

Developed by the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre (NSTC) in collaboration with the Shelford Group.

Disclaimer: This app is a training record and portfolio management tool only. It does not provide medical diagnoses, treatment recommendations, or clinical decision-making support. The app records surgical training activities for educational and professional development purposes. All clinical decisions should be made by qualified medical professionals in accordance with established clinical guidelines and in consultation with appropriate colleagues. Users should always seek professional medical advice for any clinical matters.