Simulation Virtual Reality Working Group

Bring together representatives from across the Health Professions Education (HPE) continuum to develop standards and implementation resources for utilizing Virtual Reality (VR) technology in simulation education and a vision for the future of emerging technology and immersive learning in simulation education.

This working group brings together representatives from across the Health Professions Education (HPE) continuum to develop standards and implementation resources for utilizing Virtual Reality (VR) technology in simulation education and to create a vision for the future of emerging technology and immersive learning in simulation education. Representatives across health professions, professional organizations, and industry ensure the broad applicability of this work. Health professions representatives include those from medicine (MD and DO representatives), nursing, pharmacy, occupational therapy, and others.

Working Group Members

Chair- Crystel Farina, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE, George Washington University
Kellie Bryant, DNP, WHNP, CHSE, FSSH, FADLN, FAAN, National League for Nursing
Robert Fine, PhD, International Virtual Reality Healthcare Association (IVRHA)
Salman Guraya, FRCS, University of Sharjah United Arab Emirates
John Mitchell, MD, Henry Ford Health, Michigan State University
Waqar Naqvi, PhD, Gulf Medical University
Julie Poore, DNP, RN, ANEF, CHSE-A, Indiana University School of Nursing
JJ Rushchella, MFA, Access VR