Virtual Reality
VR medical training resources including best practice, product demonstrations, latest research, virtual reality in healthcare education conferences and more!
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Industry NewsSeptember 2, 2024Top 10 Healthcare Simulation Webinars of 2022
HealthySimulation.com’s LEARN CE/CME Platform hosted dozens of healthcare simulation webinars over the past year. These medical simulation presentations were viewed…
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SurgerySeptember 2, 2024Use of XR in Spinal Surgery and Incorporation of Surgical Theater Tool
The Hoag Health System recently reported that “the future of spine surgery is here.” This is because the first augmented…
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Laerdal MedicalSeptember 2, 2024Varjo XR-3 Focal Edition Offers Optimized Mixed Reality Camera System
Camera systems have come to play an important role across healthcare simulation as they promote true-to-life visual fidelity and maximize…
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PCSJanuary 8, 2026Assistant Dean of Medical Education Shares Benefits of PCS Spark in Clinical Setting
As healthcare simulation technology continues to improve, companies across the space continue to develop next-level products that enhance the clinical…
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Virtual RealityJuly 16, 2025Deconstructing Healthcare Silos: Multiplayer Virtual Reality for Interprofessional Education
Abstract: Virtual reality (VR) is a tool that can shape the way we deliver experiential learning. Interprofessional education (IPE) training…
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SimXJanuary 8, 2026How SimX is Improving Operational Readiness for the U.S. Military
The next generation of virtual reality medical simulation training (VR-MST) has been tried, tested, and implemented in partnership with U.S.…
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Standardized Patients TrainingAugust 13, 2024Healthcare Simulation to Train Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners
Today, healthcare simulation training can be employed to provide learners across medical professions with valuable knowledge and experience. Such educational…
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SimXJanuary 8, 2026SimX Replaces Healthcare Simulation Manikins With Custom VR Scenarios
SimX is completely changing the way healthcare simulation training is conducted. For decades, patient manikins have evolved to incorporate varying…
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ConferencesSeptember 3, 2024Saudi Health Simulation Conference Celebrates 5th Year with Entire Week of Events
The 5th Saudi Health Simulation Conference (SHSC) opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to hundreds of healthcare simulation champions from across…
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Clinical Task TrainersSeptember 3, 2024Open Source Tools for 3D Animation and Haptics of Medical Simulation Models
Some of the latest trends in virtual reality medical simulation for anatomy, therapy, and research have included the use of…
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Virtual RealityJanuary 8, 2026Medtronic Provides Medical Device VR Training with Lucid Reality Labs
Technological innovation continues to be one of the paramount aspects of healthcare simulation that has helped accelerate the advancement of…
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PCSJuly 17, 2025
Using Custom Virtual Patients: Enhancing Experiential Student-led Simulated Learning
Abstract: The global COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the challenges of providing students with authentic opportunities for workplace-based learning. At Liverpool John…
