Standardized patient simulations (SPS) prepare students to communicate and perform routine procedures with real patients. Virtual reality standardized patients (VRSP) allow students to practice in ways many traditional methods cannot, namely, independently, immersively, with just-in-time standardized feedback, and with unlimited practice opportunities. In this SoTL TeachTalk, we will share two VRSP projects conducted by faculty at the Silver School of Social Work and Meyers College of Nursing. They will discuss their approaches to research design and development, as well as the research outcomes for both projects.
