SimX
Professional-grade VR medical simulation for healthcare training
About SimX
SimX is the first professional-grade wireless, multiplayer VR medical simulation platform, designed by physicians at Stanford and UCSF. It provides immersive training experiences for nursing students, EMTs, military medics, and advanced healthcare providers with over 250 pre-built patient encounters and a case creator for custom scenarios.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Only patented multiplayer VR medical simulation platform on the market
- Designed by physicians at Stanford and UCSF with clinical accuracy
- Massive library of 250+ pre-built patient encounters across specialties
- Significantly reduces costs compared to traditional manikin simulation
- Quick 5-minute setup with standalone VR headsets — no dedicated lab needed
Cons
- No public pricing — requires contacting sales for quotes
- Requires VR headset hardware investment
- Learning curve for educators unfamiliar with VR technology
- Limited to healthcare and medical training use cases
Key Features
250+ Patient Encounters
Access the largest library of pre-built virtual patient scenarios covering emergency medicine, nursing, EMS, and more
Multiplayer Training
Patented multiplayer technology lets multiple learners work as a team in the same virtual space, co-located or remote
SimX Case Creator
Build thousands of custom interprofessional educational experiences with customizable patient avatars, environments, and outcomes
Virtual Manikin Series
Customizable simulated patient encounters that allow educators to select patient avatars, environments, and scenario outcomes
Assessment & Debriefing Tools
Powerful reporting tools for educators to provide learners with detailed feedback to improve training efficacy and retention
Quick Setup
Compatible with all-in-one VR headsets allowing training sessions to be set up anywhere in less than 5 minutes
Military Training Scenarios
Tactical Combat Casualty Care scenarios including battlefield triage, trauma treatment, and mass casualty events
Fully Customizable Dialogue
Train with fully customizable patient dialogue across up to 97 environments for realistic clinical encounters
Pricing
- VR headset compatibility
- Access to scenario marketplace
- Multiplayer functionality
- Assessment tools
- Custom scenario creation
- Dedicated support
Best For
Nursing Education
Train nursing students with realistic patient encounters in a safe virtual environment before clinical rotations
EMS & First Responder Training
Prepare emergency medical technicians with immersive scenarios from ambulance care to stroke diagnosis in home settings
Military Medical Training
Train combat medics with Tactical Combat Casualty Care scenarios including battlefield triage and helicopter rescue
Hospital Staff Development
Provide ongoing professional development for healthcare providers with repeatable, standardized simulation exercises
Medical School Education
Supplement clinical rotations with diverse patient cases that may be rare or difficult to encounter in real settings
