Medical education is undergoing a transformation to meet the evolving needs of the population and leverage advancements in science and technology. This dynamic landscape necessitates innovative strategies to effectively train students into competent doctors. Clinical simulation, defined by Gaba as a technique that replaces or amplifies real experiences with guided, interactive experiences, has emerged as a pivotal tool.
From William Stewart Halsted’s pioneering residency program at Johns Hopkins in 1889 to Edward D. Churchill’s five-year residency model at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1931, the historical evolution of medical education underscores the need for reform due to inefficiencies, inflexibility, and a lack of learner-centeredness. Innovative visualization techniques such as virtual dissection tables and skill labs offer immersive, interactive learning experiences that…
