AIIMS New Delhi launches Virtual Reality training centre for medical students

This new feature utilises immersive VR technology to accurately simulate real-life medical scenarios. It will provide students with the opportunity to practice procedures and decision-making in a controlled and risk-free environment. It is expected that this approach will strengthen students' practical skills and boost their confidence before they treat actual patients.

According to IANS report, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on Monday launched the VR training centre for medical and nursing education, a step towards adopting immersive technologies in healthcare learning. The prominent health institute set up the facility at the SET Facility of AIIMS in collaboration with MediSim VR, and will enable structured, simulation-based training for students and healthcare professionals.

The partnership will focus on researching and evaluating the use of AI-enabled VR solutions in medical curricula, including their impact on skill development, assessment, and training standardisation, with the long-term goal of integrating such technologies into mainstream education.

AIIMS -- a premier medical education and research institution in India -- is expected to play a major role in setting benchmarks for the adoption of new learning methods across the healthcare ecosystem.

Speaking at the launch, AIIMS Director M. Srinivas stated: "If the country as a whole is to be in the best league, that has to extend to all spheres, including medical innovations, medical teaching, training and learning as well."

He added that VR-based simulation training enables an immersive learning environment that closely mirrors real clinical settings, helping enhance skill development, assessment and training standardisation.

AIIMS Professor of Cardiology and Head, SET Facility, Ambuj Roy, said the integration of VR could redefine medical education by equipping healthcare professionals with greater precision and confidence, while setting new benchmarks in training standards.

From the industry side, MediSim VR COO and co-founder Adith Chinnaswami said the collaboration aims to build a structured pathway for integrating VR into standard medical training, backed by research and long-term validation.

MediSim VR CEO and co-founder Sabarish Chandrasekaran added that the initiative reflects a shared commitment to leveraging technology to improve teaching practices and prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.

This initiative is part of a comprehensive effort to integrate advanced technology into medical training and to keep pace with global standards in healthcare education. This VR centre will enhance the learning process across various disciplines and provide interactive modules tailored to suit different medical specialisations.

This launch marks a significant step towards the modernisation of medical education in India, providing students with innovative tools to gain practical experience and improve patient care outcomes.

Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that in a bid to make Human papillomavirus (HPV) tests more accessible and affordable, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has launched a study to evaluate indigenous HPV tests for cervical cancer screening in India. 

According to Dr Neerja Bhatla, HOD, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AIIMS, Delhi, the results will be quick and cost-effective. "There are several HPV tests that are now being manufactured in India, but we have taken three tests that are a point of care. The results will come within one hour or one and a half hours and we can plan for the next step," Dr Bhatla said.