Welcome to another groundbreaking episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, where today's guest, Howard Fried, from Vantari VR, takes us on an enlightening journey through the evolution and revolution of medical training and simulation technologies. From the initial steps in 2010 exploring various types of training opportunities to the cutting-edge advancements in virtual reality, Howard shares his extensive experience and insights into how technology is shaping the future of medical education and patient...
Welcome to another groundbreaking episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, where today's guest, Howard Fried, from Vantari VR, takes us on an enlightening journey through the evolution and revolution of medical training and simulation technologies. From the initial steps in 2010 exploring various types of training opportunities to the cutting-edge advancements in virtual reality, Howard shares his extensive experience and insights into how technology is shaping the future of medical education and patient care.
Virtual Reality (VR) is reshaping medical education.
🎮 Realistic graphics and interactive tools like Oculus bring medical procedures to life.
⚕️ Experience how VR can simulate the tactile sensations of real surgery.
🌐 Overcome traditional training challenges, such as cadaver and animal model limitations.
📈 See how VR complements existing practices and conserves resources.
In this episode:
Discover the transformative shift from traditional Halstead model training methods to innovative, technology-driven solutions that offer unprecedented levels of realism, accessibility, and engagement.
Learn about Howard's pivotal role in developing partnerships with leading medical device manufacturers and key societies to integrate the latest technologies into medical training, ensuring that practitioners are equipped with advanced tools to enhance patient outcomes.
Explore the fascinating transition from hands-on and virtual simulators that once required elaborate setups to today's highly portable and affordable VR solutions like the Medic Quest headset, which is revolutionizing just-in-time training and making advanced medical education more accessible globally, even in developing markets.
Hear firsthand about the challenges and milestones in the journey toward adopting VR in medical simulations, including the pivotal roles of larger VR platforms, the importance of fidelity in training tools, and how current VR technologies offer realistic environments and true-to-life equipment behavior.
Gain insights into the future of medical training, where VR not only brings training closer to healthcare professionals but also democratizes access to high-quality training worldwide, ensuring that the next generation of healthcare providers is more prepared than ever.
Whether you're a medical professional, an educator, a technology enthusiast, or someone passionate about healthcare innovation, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge and insights into how virtual reality is set to advance medical training and improve patient care globally.
Howard Friend's journey from the fundamental principles of surgery to spearheading the adoption of VR in medical education exemplifies a commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery through innovation. Join us for an inspiring conversation that sheds light on the immense possibilities that lie ahead in the intersection of technology and healthcare.
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