Virtual Patients / Digital Learning
Virtual patient resources for the medical simulation and nursing simulation industry: best practices, product demos, research highlights and more.
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CommunitySeptember 14, 2024Health Education England Medical Simulation Resources
Health Education England (HEE) is part of the publicly-funded healthcare system of the United Kingdom, the National Health Service (NHS).…
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OperationsSeptember 12, 2024Telepresence Robots Support Remote Medical Simulation Training
With the rise of remote-access telepresence robots, clinical simulation educators have begun to consider whether this technology can help meet…
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VendorsJanuary 8, 2026GIGXR Helps Nursing Programs Teach Clinical Reasoning, Meet Clinical Simulation Requirements
Helping future nursing professionals master vital skills of observation, diagnosis and treatment has never been more important. Specifically, as clinical…
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CommunitySeptember 2, 2024Why Healthcare Simulation is About to Become One of the World’s Most Important Industries
Healthcare simulation is about to change the world. While societies are just beginning to turn a corner on COVID-19, the…
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VendorsSeptember 12, 2024MetaHumans Leads Digital Human Creation Through Cloud-Streamed App
MetaHuman Creator is a cloud-streamed app that takes real-time digital human creation from weeks or even months to less than…
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Virtual RealityDecember 24, 2025How to Clean Virtual Reality Headsets
Knowing how to clean virtual reality headsets has become an important point of discussion as simulation educators begin to use…
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Clinical Task TrainersSeptember 14, 2024Haptic VR Gloves Offer Immersive Clinical Simulation Experiences
Haptic VR gloves enable the wearer to reach out and “touch” their virtual reality experience through simulated feeling. This new…
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VendorsSeptember 12, 2024UpSurgeOn Academy Revolutionizes Neuroanatomy & Neurosurgery Learning
To help lead the way in changing from educating surgeons on cadavers, the UpSurgeOn project strives to empower the learning…
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Audiovisual SystemsSeptember 12, 2024Immersive VR Technology Used to Enhance Medical Realism
In an effort to boost engagement and build empathy, the University of Adelaide is installing immersive technology into the school’s…
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DentalDecember 24, 2025World’s First Haptic & VR Dental Simulator Provides Remote Training Opportunities
The healthcare simulation company, Universal Simulation UK (Uni Sim), has launched the world’s first portable haptic and VR simulator for…
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Extended RealityJuly 17, 2025Improving Teamwork and Event Management with Virtual and Augmented Reality
Abstract: Interactive visualization by augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) into the e-REAL online platform—not within head-mounted displays—can contribute…
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FacilitationJanuary 8, 20265 Clinical Simulation Best Practices for Long-Term Virtual OSCE Success
While the COVID-19 pandemic may have changed demand for in-person learning, Education Management Solutions’ (EMS) commitment to providing quality educational…
