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High-fidelity patient simulators, primarily for clinical skills, are underused in basic science education. This review explores simulation

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Basic Science Pedagogy

Background:

High-fidelity patient simulators are established tools for clinical skills training.
Their application in basic science education is currently limited and underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current perspectives on utilizing patient simulators in basic science education.
To identify challenges and potential advancements for simulation in this field.

Main Methods:

Literature review and expert opinion synthesis.
Analysis of current practices and future potential of simulation.

Main Results:

Patient simulators offer unique opportunities for interactive basic science learning.
Underutilization stems from pedagogical integration challenges and resource considerations.

Conclusions:

Simulation holds significant, yet largely untapped, potential for enhancing basic science education.
Addressing identified pitfalls can unlock broader adoption and improve learning outcomes.