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The news is full of stories about how VR is transforming healthcare or health education. Come learn about and experience some of the most impactful ways, including visualizing anatomy, building empathy for patients, and improving team communication skills.

If you wear glasses and have contact lenses, it is recommended that you bring them. Often, individuals who can read close up without their glasses can use virtual reality without glasses or contact lenses.

Date:
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Virtual Reality Studio (Health Sciences Education Center 5-132)
Campus:
Health Sciences Library
Registration has closed.

To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the instructor or Kate Peterson (katep@umn.edu, 612-626-3746) at least 48 hours in advance. We can also teach a custom workshop for your class, unit, department, lab, etc. Please contact Kate Peterson (katep@umn.edu, 612-626-3746).

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Charlie Heinz

Charlie Heinz
Academic Technologist and VR Program Lead
University of Minnesota Libraries
heinz062@umn.edu

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