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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 Grant
Published 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.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • high school
  • quality improvement
  • primary care
  • virtual reality
  • medical students