Exploration and practice of teaching rounds in metaverse in medicine

Teaching rounds in metaverse represent an innovative method in medical education, combining metaverse technology with contemporary educational theories to provide medical students with a new learning platform. This teaching method allows students to immerse themselves in simulation clinical environments, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of patients’ conditions and treatment plans. During teaching rounds in metaverse, medical students can enter a simulated hospital environment through virtual reality technology, observe the conditions and symptoms of virtual patients, interact with them, conduct operations such as medical history collection and physical examination, and even participate in virtual surgeries. Meanwhile, teachers can provide real-time guidance and commentary using metaverse technology, helping students better master the relevant knowledge and skills. This teaching method has several advantages: (1)teaching rounds in metaverse allow students to experience clinical environments more realistically, thereby enhancing their interest in progressing and motivation to learn. (2)Virtual environments can simulate a variety of rare and complex cases, allowing students to be exposed to more clinical scenarios. (3)Metaverse technology can facilitate real-time assessment of and feedback on students’ operations, helping them promptly identify and correct mistakes. As technology continues to advance and application scenarios expand, metaverse teaching rounds will become a key feature in the development of medical education. 

Key Words: metaverse in medicine; internet of things; teaching rounds; virtual reality; augmented reality