The International Virtual Reality Healthcare Association (IVRHA) in partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center and Ringling College of Art + Design will host the 9th Annual Virtual Reality and Healthcare Global Symposium, February 27 – March 2, 2025, in Sarasota, Florida. This global symposium is an international and interprofessional event. This HealthySimulation.com article by Content Manager Dr. Teresa Gore will review the key components and concepts of the 9th Annual Conference, as HealthySimulation.com is a proud media partner with the IVRHA!
9th Annual Virtual Reality and Healthcare Global Symposium
The goal of the IVRHA Conference is to foster partnership and collaboration in healthcare. The 9th Annual Virtual Reality and Healthcare Global Symposium is different from other conferences. There are several factors that create this special conference environment. First, there is a strong focus to provide unique content and perspectives from across the healthcare spectrum. Second, a strong focus is placed on the opportunity for new emerging voices from across the ecosystem to be heard.
The 9th Annual IVRHA Symposium Conference Co-Chairs are Martin Murphy Ringling College of Art + Design, Dr. Sarah Hoffe Moffitt Cancer Center, Dr. Walter Greenleaf Stanford University, and Robert Fine IVRHA. The conference planners have diligently worked to develop a unique environment for collaboration and knowledge acquisition to advance VR in healthcare to impact patient care and improve patient safety and outcomes.
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The organizers are very excited to have Dr. Jeffrey Gold, President of the University of Nebraska providing this year’s keynote address. Prior to becoming President a short time ago, Dr. Gold led the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) during which it has become a top tier institution integrating virtual reality in nursing and medical school curricula, as well as making it a high research focus.
Keynote From UNMC’s Dr. Jeffrey Gold
Dr. Jeffrey Gold is the ninth President of the University of Nebraska System. He has been certified by the American Board of Surgery and by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, specializing in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery. Dr. Gold is a nationally recognized leader and tireless advocate for transforming higher education, academic medicine, and health care delivery. Dr. Gold has recently completed service as the Chair of the Board of the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education as well as currently serving in several other national leadership positions in the Association of American Medical Colleges, the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, and other prestigious organizations. In addition, he has been elected the Chair of the AMA Council on Medical Education, the president of the Thoracic Surgery Directors Association, and as a Director of the Board of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Key Sponsors Supporting This VR Healthcare Event
The 9th Annual IVRHA Symposium and the global VR community has corporate sponsors and exhibitors in 2025 to support the symposium and offer attendees the opportunity to experience various products and services. This year’s Silver Sponsors are:
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American Medical Extended Reality Association (AMXRA): AMXRA is the premier medical society advancing the science and practice of medical extended reality. The mission of AMXRA is to advance the science and practice of medical extended reality through advancing care delivery, scientific investigation, innovation, education, advocacy, and community. Members join a global community of innovators and clinical champions for medical extended reality. Members get access to private forums, online events, and conferences hosted by AMXRA and partners. AMXRA is an interprofessional society of physicians, nurses, psychologists, scientists, developers, students, and entrepreneurs.
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Persistent Technology, Inc (PTI): Persistent Technology possesses the expertise to provide solutions for customers in a variety of areas. PTI understands and solves problems related to military and veterans’ health, among others. PTI offers AI / Machine Learning / NLP, VR / XR Development, Quantum Cryptography, Systems Integration, Data as a service, Software Quality Assurance, Interoperability, IT Modernization, and Custom Solution Development.
Exhibitors Demonstrate Key VR Technologies Designed for Healthcare
There will be exhibitors at the 9th Annual IVRHA Global Symposium. The exhibitors are:
- Xennial
- Moth + Flame
- SimtryxR
- Cleanbox
- Sense Glove
- Lighthouse XR
- HouseCall V
- Flow Meditation for Modern Life
- Economic Development Corporation Sarasota County
- Mynd Immersive
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Virtual Reality in Healthcare Simulation
Virtual Reality in Healthcare Simulation provides clinical learners the opportunity to experience simulated first-person representations of medical environments, patients, and tasks. Defined in the Healthcare Simulation Dictionary as a virtual representation of an actual patient, which can take many forms, such as software-based physiological simulators, simulated patients, physical manikins, and simulators. Note that here “Virtual Simulation” could represent 2D digital patients on tablets or desktop screens, but “Virtual Reality” specifically represents VR headset-based learning technologies that “fully immerse” the participant in a completely simulated world.
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More About the IVRHA
On a mission to facilitate and support the growth of the virtual reality healthcare industry, the International Virtual Reality Healthcare Association (IVRHA) is composed of members throughout the healthcare ecosystem. This includes professionals at technology companies, who teach at hospitals and universities, as well as healthcare providers and insurance companies. Together, these members support the progression of virtual reality in medicine in a way that promotes increased use across the field.
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