The application of the metaverse in surgical clinical teaching: transforming medical education through immersive approaches
With the rapid development of immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), the Metaverse is emerging as a transformative platform in medical education. This study examines the integration of the Metaverse into surgical clinical teaching, highlighting its potential...
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| description | With the rapid development of immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), the Metaverse is emerging as a transformative platform in medical education. This study examines the integration of the Metaverse into surgical clinical teaching, highlighting its potential to enhance educational outcomes, overcome traditional limitations, and foster global collaboration in medical training. Core features of the Metaverse offer medical students a safe virtual setting for practicing complex surgical procedures and honing clinical decision-making skills. However, significant challenges remain, including high technological costs, substantial equipment requirements, and the complexity of content development. Ethical concerns, particularly regarding data privacy and the psychological impact of immersive experiences, also require careful consideration. This paper calls for strategic planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing research to fully realize the transformative potential of the Metaverse in surgical clinical education, ultimately improving the quality and effectiveness of medical training. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-aeb4e74235474797a8c1c16fbd8f1eec2025-08-20T03:05:31ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Oncology2234-943X2025-08-011510.3389/fonc.2025.16266801626680The application of the metaverse in surgical clinical teaching: transforming medical education through immersive approachesTao Yu0Zhichao Yang1Meng Zhang2Lin Yao3Xiaodan Sun4Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Fuxin Central Hospital, Liaoning, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Fuxin Central Hospital, Liaoning, ChinaDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Fuxin Central Hospital, Liaoning, ChinaDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Fuxin Central Hospital, Liaoning, ChinaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Fuxin Central Hospital, Liaoning, ChinaWith the rapid development of immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), the Metaverse is emerging as a transformative platform in medical education. This study examines the integration of the Metaverse into surgical clinical teaching, highlighting its potential to enhance educational outcomes, overcome traditional limitations, and foster global collaboration in medical training. Core features of the Metaverse offer medical students a safe virtual setting for practicing complex surgical procedures and honing clinical decision-making skills. However, significant challenges remain, including high technological costs, substantial equipment requirements, and the complexity of content development. Ethical concerns, particularly regarding data privacy and the psychological impact of immersive experiences, also require careful consideration. This paper calls for strategic planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing research to fully realize the transformative potential of the Metaverse in surgical clinical education, ultimately improving the quality and effectiveness of medical training.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1626680/fullmetaversesurgical clinical teachingmedical educationvirtual realityinteractive learning |
| spellingShingle | Tao Yu Zhichao Yang Meng Zhang Lin Yao Xiaodan Sun The application of the metaverse in surgical clinical teaching: transforming medical education through immersive approaches Frontiers in Oncology metaverse surgical clinical teaching medical education virtual reality interactive learning |
| title | The application of the metaverse in surgical clinical teaching: transforming medical education through immersive approaches |
| title_full | The application of the metaverse in surgical clinical teaching: transforming medical education through immersive approaches |
| title_fullStr | The application of the metaverse in surgical clinical teaching: transforming medical education through immersive approaches |
| title_full_unstemmed | The application of the metaverse in surgical clinical teaching: transforming medical education through immersive approaches |
| title_short | The application of the metaverse in surgical clinical teaching: transforming medical education through immersive approaches |
| title_sort | application of the metaverse in surgical clinical teaching transforming medical education through immersive approaches |
| topic | metaverse surgical clinical teaching medical education virtual reality interactive learning |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1626680/full |
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