Revolutionizing Medical Education: Virtual Reality Wins Big at AACOM 2024 Awards
Innovating the Future of Medical Education
Virtual reality (VR) is transforming medical education, and this innovation was recently recognized on a national stage. Dr. Imaan Benmerzouga and Dr. Elizabeth Oviawe from Nova Southeastern University – Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine have been honored as the 2024 Winners of the Innovation in Basic Science Medical Education Award by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM). This prestigious award celebrates their pioneering work in integrating VR technology into medical physiology education to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
Bringing Immersive Learning to Medical Physiology
Understanding complex medical topics, such as the autonomic nervous system, requires more than traditional lectures and textbooks. Recognizing this need, Dr. Benmerzouga and Dr. Oviawe piloted the use of 3D Organon, an advanced VR platform, in the Medical Physiology course at Nova Southeastern University. Their research demonstrates that interactive, immersive VR sessions significantly improve student performance by enabling learners to explore anatomical structures in a dynamic and engaging way.
With the success of their pilot program, they are now expanding VR sessions to cover additional topics, further bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
3D Organon: Powering Innovation in Medical Training
As a leading multi-award-winning medical education platform, 3D Organon is at the forefront of revolutionizing how students, educators, and healthcare professionals interact with anatomical and clinical knowledge. The platform offers a multimodal approach, compatible across multiple devices including PCs, mobile devices, tablets, VR headsets, touchscreens, and even large-scale CAVE interactive rooms.
With features like anatomy exploration, XR medical imaging, ultrasound simulation, interactive quizzes, and collaborative learning in Medverse, 3D Organon is redefining the future of medical education and training.
Empowering Educators to Reach New Heights
At 3D Organon, we are committed to supporting educators in achieving excellence, winning awards, and advancing their careers with cutting-edge technology. We take pride in empowering medical institutions to stay ahead of the curve, making learning more engaging and effective.
Congratulations once again to Dr. Benmerzouga and Dr. Oviawe for their outstanding contributions to medical education! Their work paves the way for a new era of immersive learning, where technology and medicine converge to create better-trained healthcare professionals and improved patient outcomes.
Let’s connect and explore how we can bring this innovative solution to your institution. Contact us at [email protected] for more information or to schedule a demo.