We’ve expanded our immersive learning offerings with three powerful VR platforms—Embodied Labs, Oxford Medical Simulation (OMS), and 3D Organon—designed to build empathy, sharpen clinical judgment, and deepen anatomy knowledge across disciplines.
Why VR at the Library?
Virtual reality (VR) brings complex ideas to life, letting learners experience perspectives, practice skills safely, and explore the human body in three dimensions. Whether you’re in health sciences, social work, communication, or simply curious, our new suite of VR experiences can enrich coursework, research, and outreach.
Embodied Labs: Empathy‑Building Through First‑Person Perspectives
Embodied Labs places you directly into the lived experience of others—such as navigating Alzheimer’s disease, living with Lewy Body dementia and Parkinson’s, coping with social isolation, or communicating through vision and hearing loss. Additional modules explore end‑of‑life conversations, home‑health assessments, elder safety and well‑being, and trans health & LGBT aging. Experiences are available on a VR headset or via a web‑based desktop mode, making access flexible for classes and workshops. Link to
Best for: caregiving, aging studies, DEI, communication, and community health.
Training Library: https://www.embodiedlabs.com/immersive-experiences-library-overview
Get Access: app.embodiedlabs.com/login/uulibrary
OMS (Oxford Medical Simulation): Practice Clinical Scenarios—Anytime, Anywhere
OMS offers 240+ interactive clinical simulations across nursing, medicine, and allied health—run them in VR for full immersion, or on‑screen for accessibility. Learners receive immediate, evidence‑based feedback with analytics to track progress. Educators can also tailor scenarios with a no‑code authoring tool to align cases with local protocols and learning objectives.
Best for: nursing, medicine, EMT/paramedicine, and interprofessional education.
Training Library: https://oxfordmedicalsimuation-8943901.hs-sites.com/learning-objectives-case-summaries
Get Access: email ehsl-techies@lists.utah.edu, then visit https://www1.oms-app.com/scenarios
3D Organon: Anatomy & Medical Education in Immersive 3D
3D Organon is a comprehensive XR anatomy and medical education platform featuring 15 body systems, 16 interface languages, and multi‑user sessions through its “Medverse.” It supports XR medical imaging and ultrasound simulation, plus cross‑platform access (desktop/tablet/mobile) and popular headsets like Meta Quest.
Best for: anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, pre‑clinical prep, and patient education.
Training Library: https://www.3dorganon.com/for-educators/
Get Access: Visit EHSEB 3100 during a drop-in session or email ehsl-techies@lists.utah.edu to schedule a demo
How to Try These in the Library
- Where: EHSEB 3100
- When: Drop‑in sessions every Friday, 1–2 PM
- Headsets: Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3
- Reserve a Session: Email us at ehsl-techies@lists.utah.edu
- Policies: All activities must follow our https://library.med.utah.edu/lib/librarypolicies.php
Tip for instructors: Tell us your learning goals, and we’ll suggest some possible use cases using these tools and other resources the library provides.
Accessibility
VR is exciting—but it’s not one‑size‑fits‑all. If you’re prone to motion sensitivity, try shorter sessions or opt for desktop modes. Need accommodations? Let us know in advance so we can tailor the setup.
Ready to Explore?
Reserve a headset, bring your class, or drop in for a guided demo. We’re excited to help you design memorable and active learning experiences—no previous VR experience required.
Contact: ehsl-techies@lists.utah.edu
