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How video game technology transforms healthcare education and training; prepare to be amazed. In this episode, we chat with Sam from Level EX, who shares his incredible journey from developing Star Wars games and working at Microsoft’s DirectX graphics team to creating one of the most popular medical training tools entirely by accident. What started as a simple game for his anesthesiologist father’s colleagues has turned into a groundbreaking company, Level Ex, that aids over a million medical professionals in earning continuing education credits. Sam sheds light on how these innovative games enhance mental models of complex medical systems, ultimately advancing the field of medicine through engaging gameplay.

We'll also uncover how Level Ex is addressing health inequalities with realistic skin models in games like Top Derm, helping dermatologists diagnose and treat conditions across diverse skin tones. Learn about the fascinating use of generative AI and synthetic data to train AI models, and discover our collaboration with NASA to develop ultrasound simulators for space missions. These advancements are not just limited to space; they are making medical education more accessible globally, even in resource-constrained environments. This episode is packed with insights into how the convergence of gaming and healthcare technology is opening up new frontiers for medical training and education.

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