Enhancing medical education through gamification and innovative technologies
Enhancing medical education through gamification and innovative technologies
Enhancing medical education through gamification and innovative technologies
Natalie Yeadon
February, 26, 2025
Summary
As healthcare evolves rapidly, medical education must adapt. Traditional methods often lack engagement and personalization. Gamification—using game elements like points, leaderboards, and interactivity—offers a solution by enhancing motivation, knowledge retention, and learner engagement. It can range from simple quizzes to immersive AR/VR simulations, making learning more experiential and tailored. Despite clear benefits, barriers include cost, skepticism, and lack of standardized assessment. Emerging technologies like AI promise further personalization. For pharma professionals, gamification presents a powerful tool for educating healthcare providers. Investing in such methods now could reshape the future of medical training, making it more effective, adaptive, and engaging.
Reference
Yeadon, N. (2025, February 26). Enhancing medical education through gamification and innovative technologies. Pharmaphorum. https://pharmaphorum.com/digital/enhancing-medical-education-through-gamification-and-innovative-technologies