Post by Humzah Khan

The future of medical education is already here - and it’s being shaped by AI, immersive technology, and intelligent simulation. Recently, I had the opportunity to support a training programme in advanced regional anaesthesia, a first in the UK which integrated AI enabled virtual reality anatomy teaching. Seeing trainees learn complex anatomy in an interactive, risk-free, and highly personalised environment reinforced something important: the way we teach medicine is changing. Not only are trainees utilising immersive technology, but medical students across the UK are too. Many medical schools now provide access to digital anatomy platforms that allow complex structures to be visualised in 3D and revisited anytime. With cadaveric dissection, these tools offer a scalable and effective way to reinforce anatomical understanding. Used thoughtfully, they don’t replace traditional teaching - they enhance it. Excited to be learning - and contributing - at the intersection of medicine, technology, and education. Boyne Bellew, UCL, Royal College of Anaesthetists