The next education platform for future physicians could teach complicated procedures and even bedside manner.
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September 17, 2023 12:00 PM
The use of virtual reality (VR) in medical education is revolutionizing the way future doctors are trained. Traditional medical training methods are being complemented with immersive VR simulations, offering numerous educational advantages. Research indicates that simulation-based training, including VR, enhances a medical student's knowledge, improves decision-making skills, fosters teamwork, and enhances psychomotor abilities. In a Forbes article, Dr. Robert Glatter, an emergency medicine physician, highlights how VR can expose medical students to realistic, high-pressure clinical scenarios, enabling them to develop rapid thinking and analysis skills necessary for managing critically ill patients
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