Experience the Future of Medical Education at UAB GrandRounds^XR

Join UAB and Embody^XR for the Inaugural UAB GrandRounds^XR on March 20, 2025

Birmingham, AL – March 12, 2025—The Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), in collaboration with Embody^XR, proudly announces the launch of UAB GrandRounds^XR, a groundbreaking event that showcases how immersive technology is transforming medical education, clinical training, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

This groundbreaking event will be featured in a Life and Science documentary. It will be held in person at UAB Medical, hosted by Sean Moloney, CEO and founder of Embody^XR and co-creator of the popular Apple Podcast series "Game Changers in Medicine," alongside Dr. Rubin Pillay, a distinguished medical futurist, Professor of Medicine, and Assistant Dean at the UAB School of Medicine.

For the first time, healthcare professionals, faculty, and learners worldwide will come together in a hybrid immersive learning environment. This event combines in-person Grand Rounds at UAB Medical Center with live multi-user VR sessions. It showcases how extended reality (XR) breaks down geographical and financial barriers, transforming medical education and team-based learning.

Attendees will learn from groundbreaking VR-powered clinical education and training, including:

• The first ACCME-accredited VR CME program on Alzheimer’s Disease & Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
• Scenario-driven de-escalation training using the 3E methodology for managing agitated patients
• Live, multi-user VR training for outpatient nurse education featuring 3D model exploration and real-world case simulations

GrandRounds^XR: Event Agenda & Sessions

Round One: The First ACCME-Accredited VR CME

Advancing Continuing Medical Education (CME) in Virtual Reality with UAB Continuing Medical Education

• Topic: Early Diagnosis & Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease & Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
• Format: 15-minute interactive VR session (.25 ACCME credit) in a multi-user VR lecture hall
• Features & Methodology:
• 3D biomarker visualizations for enhanced clinical understanding
• Live faculty-led discussions with real-time AI-driven inquiries
• Performance tracking through an integrated learning management system, monitoring baseline confidence, learner engagement, and post-program outcomes
• Scope: Part of a six-activity VR CME program designed to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment strategies
• Availability: Attendees can complete the VR CME course at any time during the day on March 20, 2025, as well as in scheduled UAB Embody^XR CME Learner Case Study events and sessions throughout 2025, earning the first ACCME credits in ^XR modality

Round Two: Managing Agitated & Angry Patients with the 3E (Engage, Explain, & Empower) Principles in VR

Immersive De-escalation Training for Healthcare Professionals with UAB’s Office of Patient Experience and Engagement (OPXE).

• Topic: UAB OPXE^XR Patient Experience Lab
• Format: Real-world VR simulations featuring lifelike patient-nurse interactions
• Features & Methodology:
• Decision-tree learning models that adapt dynamically based on user responses
• Personalized learning pathways that adjust in real time
• Objective: Safe, hands-on skill-building for managing high-stress clinical encounters

Round Three: UAB Nurse Training Meetings in VR – Beyond Zoom & Borders

Revolutionizing Outpatient Nurse Training with VR & Simulation with the UAB House Calls Team

• Topic: Live VR Training Session with the UAB House Calls Team, featuring real-time multi-user VR training for outpatient nurse education
• Features & Methodology:
• Expert-Led Discussions: Medical educators and frontline nurses will explore scalable XR training solutions
• 3D Model Exploration: Topics include cross-contamination prevention, vaccine transport & storage, and patient de-escalation strategies in home healthcare

Why Attend?

• Watch live, interactive VR CME sessions and next-generation medical training
• Learn from immersive VR nursing education and medical meetings
• Register for ACCME-accredited CME credits through cutting-edge VR education (post-event)
• Contribute to growing XR medical education research and global knowledge-sharing initiatives

Event Details

• Date & Time: March 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CT)
• Location: Finley Kaul Conference Center - KAUL 270, 1900 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
• Audience: Physicians, researchers, educators, nurses, residents, and healthcare professionals interested in XR-based education & global collaboration
• Registration: Sign up at https://uabcme.embodyxr.com/signup
  
  

Contact Information

General Inquiries
Heather Milam, MPPM
Administrative Director
Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation
UAB | Heersink School of Medicine, Dean’s Office
LHFOT 1246A | 510 20th Street South | Birmingham, AL 35233
Email: hdmilam@uab.edu | Phone: 205-218-5891

VR Live Stream Registration & Technical Support
John Tanah | EmbodyXR
Email: jtanah@embodyxr.com | Phone: (604) 379-1659

Embody^XR Leadership Contact
Sean Moloney | CEO & Founder
Email: smoloney@embodyxr.com | Phone: (908) 432-9604

About UAB & The Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a globally recognized institution dedicated to medical research, education, and innovation. The Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation pioneers the integration of extended reality (XR), artificial intelligence (AI), and digital transformation to revolutionize healthcare education and training.

About Embody^XR
EmbodyXR is at the forefront of AI-driven immersive medical education, redefining how healthcare professionals learn, train, and collaborate. Through evidence-based XR programs, EmbodyXR sets a new medical training, research, and clinical education standard.

For media inquiries, contact: info@embodyxr.com