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Virtual reality in ENT medical education – pilot study of medical students’ perspective

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES.: There is increasing demand for high-quality anatomy teaching for medical undergraduates. This study investigates medical students' perspectives on using virtual reality to learn laryngeal anatomy. METHODS.: headsets). Students interacted with a VR model and completed a confidential feedback survey assessing their virtual reality exposure, learning environment, perceived usefulness and willingness to use virtual reality in future training. RESULTS.: A total of 75 per cent of students had minimal prior virtual reality exposure. Despite this, 69.5 per cent agreed that virtual reality helped them learn the anatomy better than traditional lectures; 76.1 per cent believed virtual reality enhanced their learning; and 80 per cent expressed willingness to use virtual reality in their training. High satisfaction was reported regarding the learning environment, with 97.2 per cent feeling comfortable and engaged. CONCLUSIONS.: Virtual reality is a useful adjunct to laryngeal anatomy education, providing an interactive, engaging and resource-efficient adjunct to traditional methods.

Source: The Journal of Laryngology & Otology

DOI: 10.1017/s0022215126104708

Authors: Anna Ewelina Kruczynska, Daniele Rimini, Prawin Samraj, Chaitanya Gadepalli

Institutions: University of Dundee, University of Manchester, NHS Highland, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: Anatomy and Medical Technology

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550