Medical education

Simulation labs

Bring interactive 3D anatomy and medical imaging into simulation teaching. Prepare learners before practical sessions, teach in groups, and provide material for independent study.

Medical imaging display in a simulation teaching environment

How it works

From anatomy to
case-based teaching.

Use anatomical models and CT or MRI data to explain the structures behind a simulation exercise. Learners can rotate, isolate, and examine the material in 3D.

Prepare the materialChoose an anatomical region or import a DICOM dataset. Select the structures and views relevant to the lesson.
Teach and exploreGuide learners through anatomy, connect it with imaging, and discuss the case together.
Repeat and reflectReturn to the same material after practical training, or use a recorded explanation for independent study.

Define the role of 3D material in simulation teaching

A simulation curriculum combines practical exercises with anatomical knowledge, preparation, and debriefing. Medicalholodeck provides a visual reference for the anatomy and imaging component. The instructor can use the material to introduce the region involved in an exercise and return to it when discussing the session afterwards.

The choice of resource follows the learning objective. An anatomical atlas establishes general orientation, human dissections show layered anatomy, and imaging represents the structures visible in a selected dataset. These resources can be combined in a lesson while keeping their different roles explicit.

The 3D material complements practical training equipment and supervised instruction. A digital demonstration can explain structural relationships, while mannequins, physical simulators, and other practical resources address the skills taught through those activities. Planning the sequence around these roles gives the lesson a defined purpose.

Plan preparation, group work, and debriefing

Before a simulation exercise, the instructor can introduce a region, identify relevant landmarks, and ask learners to explain the relationships shown. Prepared views keep the explanation focused, while interactive exploration gives the group an opportunity to examine structures from another direction.

In a shared session, participants can work with the same material and describe their reasoning using a common reference. The instructor can manage interaction and return to a particular view when clarification is needed. This format can be used for small groups or for teaching across different locations.

After practical work, the same anatomy can support debriefing and revision. Recorded walkthroughs can preserve the introduction or a focused explanation for later study. The material can be organized by course topic so that learners return to resources relevant to the exercise rather than an unrestricted collection of recordings.

Software

Choose the material
for your lesson.

Combine an anatomical atlas, digital dissection, and medical imaging according to the learning objective.

3D head anatomy from Anatomy Master

Anatomy Master

Build anatomical orientation with an interactive atlas of the major body systems.

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Human dissection anatomy in Dissection Master

Dissection Master

Explore anatomy from human dissections, examining structures and layers in their spatial context.

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Medical imaging data displayed in 3D

Medical Imaging

Import CT and MRI data in DICOM format and examine volumes, slices, and anatomical relationships.

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Segmented medical imaging in Medicalholodeck

Medicalholodeck AI

Segment supported structures in medical imaging data to prepare anatomical views for teaching.

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Group teaching

A shared space
for explanation.

With TeamXR, teachers and learners work with the same anatomy and imaging in a shared session, locally or from different locations.

Guide the group

Teacher mode lets the instructor direct the session and manage participant interaction while explaining the material.

Align the room

On supported headsets, spatial anchoring places shared content at the same physical position for participants in one room.

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A group using VR headsets in a teaching room

Practical training

Add anatomical context
to simulation.

Use 3D exploration alongside mannequins, physical simulators, and dissection teaching. It gives learners another way to prepare, discuss, and revisit the anatomy involved.

Before a session

Introduce the relevant body region, identify key structures, and connect anatomical models with imaging.

After a session

Revisit the same material during debriefing. Ask learners to explain spatial relationships and relate them to the exercise.

Digital dissection material in Medicalholodeck3D head anatomy in Medicalholodeck

Teaching content

Keep the explanation
available after class.

RecordXR captures demonstrations inside Medicalholodeck, including voice and interactions with 3D content. Learners can replay the explanation for preparation or revision.

Record a walkthrough

Explain an anatomical region, demonstrate a dissection sequence, or guide learners through an imaging dataset.

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Structure a lesson

Use RecordXR Studio to edit spatial recordings into teaching material that follows your lesson sequence.

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Lab setup

Start with your
teaching requirements.

Choose devices, software, and session formats around the number of learners and the material you plan to teach. Device support and features vary by application.

Devices and access

Medicalholodeck is available for supported standalone headsets, Windows and PC-VR systems, and iOS devices. Check the requirements for your chosen setup.

Technical specifications

Software and support

Evaluate the applications with a trial, then discuss licenses, group teaching, and installation with our team.

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Simulation labs

Plan a lab around
your curriculum.

Tell us about your teaching goals, group size, and available hardware. We can help identify a suitable setup.