[Remote simulation with simulated patient: Initial clinical learning experience in medical students]

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Health Professions Education
• Digital Learning Technologies

Context:

• Universidad Austral de Chile medical curriculum
• Third-year medical students
• Student-centered learning strategies

Purpose:

• To evaluate the incorporation of remote simulation with a simulated patient (SP) for developing disciplinary and generic competencies.
• To assess student perceptions of a remote simulation experience using a mixed-methods approach.

Summary:

• A quantitative, cross-sectional study involving 68 third-year medical students utilized remote simulation with a simulated patient (SP).
• Students acted as both interviewer and evaluator/observer, completing a satisfaction survey with Likert-scale and open-ended questions.
• Analysis revealed positive student valuation of the educational experience, with similar perceptions across different roles.

Impact:

• Highlights the value of remote simulation (SP) in medical curricula for experiential learning.
• Demonstrates the potential to enhance empathy, communication, reflection, and self-criticism in medical students.
• Supports the integration of innovative, student-centered didactic methods in health professions education.