DxR Development Group: Pioneering Virtual Patient Education Since 1992

DxR Development Group delivers sophisticated, browser-based solutions that revolutionize how diagnostic skills are taught and assessed in healthcare education. Founded in 1992 by Professor Hurley Myers and Dr. Kevin Dorsey of Southern Illinois University Medical School, along with software engineer Eldon Benz, DxR has been innovating clinical education for over three decades.

Our Approach: Beyond Textbook Learning

Unlike conventional approaches that rely on simplified textbook scenarios, our interactive Problem-Based Learning platform immerses students in authentic clinical cases drawn from real-world practice. These aren’t typical simulations—our cases are specifically curated for their complex, out-of-the-ordinary nature, challenging learners to develop sophisticated diagnostic reasoning.

Comprehensive Solutions for Healthcare Education

Our flagship products serve diverse healthcare disciplines:

DxR Clinician:

Designed for medical schools, nurse practitioner programs, and physician assistant programs, enabling students to gather patient history, conduct virtual examinations, order diagnostic tests, and formulate management plans.

VirtualPT Clinician:

Tailored for physical therapy education, this platform mirrors the clinical reasoning process used by physical therapists, allowing students to assess patients, establish goals, and develop treatment plans in a risk-free environment.

DxR Harmony: Nursing Edition:

Built around the Nursing Process and aligned with the Clinical Judgment Model, featuring 15 interactive patient scenarios that guide students through assessment, diagnosis, care planning, and outcomes evaluation.

Global Impact

Today, our virtual patient software is used worldwide, with particular adoption throughout Asia. Through our partners—Chun Shin Limited and DxR Asia-Pacific—our solutions are available in both English and Chinese, serving healthcare education institutions globally.

Who We Serve

Our solutions are particularly valuable for educational institutions, healthcare training centers, and professional development programs across clinical disciplines including nursing, medicine, physical therapy, and chiropractic education. By integrating our technology, organizations provide students with realistic clinical experiences that enhance competencies and ultimately improve patient safety outcomes.