The 5th Annual International Virtual Reality and Healthcare Association (IVRHA) is just about to launch the 2021 VR Health Symposium, a global conference that showcases the broad potential of virtual reality in healthcare simulation, which will be held from March 2 to March 5 online. This year’s virtual symposium will offer networking opportunities, informative plenary [...]

Within healthcare simulation, the use of a 360 camera can be implemented into virtual reality scenarios to enhance the realism of medical education. A 360 degree camera offers a truly immersive, virtual experience that enables learners to experience total situational awareness. The availability of 360-degree feedback also helps learners build confidence, enhance personal development and [...]

Ectopic pregnancies are rarely encountered during medical training; however, they still occur at a rate of around 100,000 per year across the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To help spread awareness about this condition and help educate learners on how to prepare and care for an ectopic pregnancy patient, [...]

UbiSim, an immersive VR healthcare simulation training platform for nursing, partners with institutions worldwide to advance the shared mission of improving patient care and safety. As the coronavirus pandemic has forced a shift from standard clinical training to virtual and remote learning alternatives, UbiSim technology has provided learners with access to a complete virtual training [...]