COM Outlook Winter 2020

16 | DR. KIRAN C. PATEL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE Complete Anatomy is an anatomy technology that allows students to explore details of human anatomy in 3-D. It includes an augmented-reality experience that enables students to bring the model into their physical environment. 3-D Organon VR Anatomy features a complete, virtual reality, human anatomy atlas that im- merses the students in a personal encounter with the human body like never before. CAE Lucina is a childbirth simulator that includes a mixed- reality experience via the use of a Microsoft HoloLens headset. This combination of augmented- and virtual-reality technology enables students to immerse themselves in a realistic child delivery experi- ence by interacting with a holographic patient. VR applications allow full immersion with virtual patient simulation, medical procedures, and empathic training, as well as osteopathic manipulative medicine instruction. Holographic videoconferenc- ing is a futuristic technology currently being fine-tuned for implementation. It will include a faculty member presenting a lecture from a classroom at one campus (e.g., Fort Lauderdale/ Davie) whose holographic avatar will then appear on the holo- graphic podium/stage at the other campus (e.g., Tampa Bay Regional), and vice versa. Robotics and 3-D Printing Although virtual-world reality technology has existed at the KPCOM’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus for several years, it is consistently being enhanced and expanded. “It all began with my development of a virtual clinic inside a 3-D virtual world learn- ing environment,” Oviawe said. “The goal was to create a way for students to practice their clinical skills virtually and reinforce their didactic training through H O L O G R A M S H AND Right: KPCOM students at the Tampa Bay Regional Campus interact with the CAE Lucina childbirth simulator. Below: Elizabeth Oviawe, director of the KPCOM’s Division of Institutional Technology, oversees the intricacies of the cutting-edge equipment at both campuses. Above: Elaine M. Wallace, D.O., M.S. 4 , KPCOM’s dean (right), explores the virtual reality technology with Elizabeth Oviawe. (continued from page 14)