Professor Carla Pugh is Professor of Surgery and Director of the Technology Enabled Clinical Improvement Centre in Stanford, USA. Best known perhaps for the development of sensor enabled simulators which allow medical students to practice breast and pelvic examinations her research interests are more eclectic and centre on the use of sensors, motion tracking and simulation technology to quantitatively define hands-on clinical skills. Awarded the National Institutes of Health Presidential Early Career Award in 2011 she continues to mix research, clinical practice and mentorship throughout her working week.