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Advancing Equity and Realism in Medical Simulation - Together

At MedicFX, we believe hyper-realistic simulation tools have the power to transform healthcare education. Our facial overlays—designed to reflect real-world diversity across age, race, gender, and trauma profiles—help improve realism, empathy, and diagnostic accuracy in clinical training.

As part of our mission, we’re inviting researchers, simulation educators, and institutions to explore collaborative opportunities with us. Whether you're forming a new research idea or building on existing simulation work, we’d love to hear from you.


What We’re Offering:

We’re making available 10 to 20 donated facial overlays for research and educational institutions working on projects related to:

  • OSCE performance and learner assessment

  • Diagnostic delay or clinical bias reduction

  • Empathy, resilience, and psychological fidelity

  • Diversity and inclusion in simulation training

We also welcome collaboration on custom or population-specific overlay development if your study or curriculum calls for something unique.


Who Should Apply:

This opportunity is open to anyone involved in health education, simulation, or research, including:

  • University-affiliated simulation centres and educators

  • Postgraduate and PhD students exploring simulation or DEI topics

  • Interdisciplinary researchers in medical education, psychology, or cultural studies

  • Clinical educators or course developers with innovative simulation ideas

You do not need to have a fully developed study to express interest—if you have an idea or want to explore what’s possible, we’re happy to talk.


What We’re Looking For:

In return for overlay support, we hope to partner on projects that:

  • Aim toward formal research or education outcomes

  • Intend to publish, present, or share findings in an academic or professional setting

  • Are committed to improving inclusion, realism, and learner preparedness

  • Are open to crediting MedicFX as a contributor or supporter


How to Apply:

If you're interested, simply fill out the short expression of interest form below. We’ll ask for:

  • A brief description of your idea or area of interest

  • Your role and institution

  • Any initial thoughts on patient types or training goals

  • Whether you’d like a call to discuss next steps

 

 

 

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