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Virtual Reality Simulation: Evaluating an Experiential Tool for the Clinical Application of Pathophysiology

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At our medical school, MS3 students experience minimal patient contact. Our research shows that virtual reality simulation (VRS) supports students’ transition back to patient care by increasing post-intervention confidence in clinical decision-making, management, and patient communication. VRS shows potential to teach pathophysiology, and bridges clinical and basic science instruction.

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The authors’ sincere thanks are given to LuAnn Wilkerson, EdD, for assistance with study design.

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  1. Menaka Jayasundera, Mary Myers, Kumar Pandian, and Gareth Gingell contributed equally to this work.

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  1. Department of Medical Education, Dell Medical School at the University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA

    Menaka Jayasundera, Mary Myers, Kumar Pandian & Gareth Gingell

  2. Department of Internal Medicine, Dell Medical School at the University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA

    Menaka Jayasundera & Kumar Pandian

  3. Dell Seton Medical Center, Austin, TX, USA

    Menaka Jayasundera & Kumar Pandian

  4. Department of Information Technology, Dell Medical School at the University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA

    Mary Myers

  5. Department of Pediatrics, Dell Medical School at the University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA

    Kumar Pandian

  6. Dell Children’s Hospital, Austin, TX, USA

    Kumar Pandian

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Jayasundera, M., Myers, M., Pandian, K. et al. Virtual Reality Simulation: Evaluating an Experiential Tool for the Clinical Application of Pathophysiology. Med.Sci.Educ. 32, 1575–1577 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-022-01683-x

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