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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Artificial Intelligence AIJanuary 8, 2026How AI Might One Day Revolutionize All Clinical Simulation Training
As new healthcare simulation technologies emerge by the day, educators are starting to ask how advancements like artificial intelligence (AI)…
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VendorsJanuary 8, 2026Virtual Medical Lab Simulation Company Labster Receives $60 Million Series C Investment
Yesterday Copenhagen-based virtual laboratory simulation company Labster announced a massive $60M Series C funding round from Silicon Valley’s prominent venture…
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Virtual RealityJuly 15, 2025Integration of Remote Virtual Reality into a Graduate Nursing Skills Lab
Abstract: When Covid-19 began, many nursing programs faced disruption in student learning. How would students be able to complete their…
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Augmented RealityJanuary 8, 2026How AR Technology Represents the Future of Healthcare Simulation Training
The use of augmented reality simulation is increasing across clinical simulation learning environments as the technology provides unique opportunities for…
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Oxford Medical SimulationJanuary 8, 2026Oxford Medical Simulation Pushes for Pain-Free Maternity Simulations
Obstetric simulation allows educators to provide experiential learning, that can make up for missed clinical opportunities and ultimately improve patient…
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Virtual RealityDecember 24, 2025360 Cameras Can Quickly Add Real Dimension to VR Clinical Simulations
Within healthcare simulation, the use of a 360 camera can be implemented into virtual reality scenarios to enhance the realism…
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FacilitationJuly 15, 2025Virtual Simulation @ USAHS: Using Innovative Approaches to Create Interprofessional Experiences
Abstract: In this virtual session, participants learn about the Center for Innovative Clinical Practice (CICP) and how we are delivering…
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SurgeryJuly 16, 2025Extended MX Reality in Brain Surgery: Addressing Current Problems with Innovative XR Technologies
Abstract: The importance of medical imaging cannot be understated. It plays an important role not only as a diagnostic tool…
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Virtual Patients / Digital LearningJuly 15, 2025Transitioning Classroom, Skills, and Simulation Learning During COVID-19
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape for educators as well as students. Faculty at Auburn University School of Nursing…
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SurgeryAugust 21, 2024Study Shows 50% Reduction in Critical Surgical Errors After PrecisionOS VR Healthcare Simulation Training
Immersive virtual reality healthcare simulation training modules are helping to drive the future of surgical simulation education. This is because…
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VendorsDecember 24, 2025Labster Medical Lab Simulation Technology Now Available on 23 California State University Campuses
Labster’s fully interactive virtual simulations are designed to stimulate learners’ natural curiosity and highlight the connection between science and the…
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Industry NewsSeptember 4, 2024Elsevier Acquires Virtual Patient Platform Company Shadow Health
Elsevier, a global leader in research publishing and information analytics, and part of RELX, has acquired Shadow Health, a Florida-based…
