Can a virtual microbiology simulation be as effective as the traditional Wetlab for pharmacy student education?
L Baumann-BirkbeckS Anoopkumar-DukieS A KhanM J CheesmanM O'DonoghueGary D GrantPublished in: BMC medical education (2021)
These findings suggest VUMIE™ provides similar effects on students' knowledge, skills, and confidence as a wetlab. The simulation's implementation was not cost-prohibitive, provided students with a physically and psychologically safe learning environment, and the benefit of being able to repeat activities, supporting deliberate practice.