The use of Virtual Reality in Medical Training                                                           

Nyiramana Mukamurera P.

Faculty of Medicine Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Virtual reality (VR) has become an increasingly important tool in medical training, offering immersive, interactive environments that provide unique opportunities for skill acquisition, education, and patient safety. Traditionally, medical education has relied on real-patient interactions, which can sometimes pose ethical challenges and risks. VR enables learners to practice clinical procedures in risk-free environments, enhancing skills such as surgery, anatomy recognition, and diagnostic interpretation. This paper investigates the history of VR in medical training, its benefits, challenges, and limitations, alongside examples of successful VR applications in healthcare education. As VR technology continues to advance, its potential to transform medical education is significant, offering a safe, affordable, and flexible method for improving healthcare outcomes.

Keywords: Virtual reality, medical training, simulation, medical education, clinical skills, patient safety.

CITE AS: Nyiramana Mukamurera P. (2024). The use of Virtual Reality in Medical Training. Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science 4(1):12-15. https://doi.org/10.59298/ROJBAS/2024/411215