Sonoran University of Health Sciences (Tempe, AZ) has announced it has recently partnered with MedVR Education (Philadelphia, PA) to introduce AI-Humans into its curriculum; an advanced artificial intelligence platform designed to elevate training and education through lifelike, interactive virtual human conversations. Utilizing state-of-the-art technologies such as Large Language Models, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Deep Data Analysis, and Speech Recognition, AI-Humans offers unprecedented accuracy and response capabilities. Through the integration of neural networks and deep learning, the platform ensures that these virtual humans deliver accurate and contextually appropriate interactions.
“This implementation marks a significant step forward in the university’s commitment to innovative, technology-driven learning experiences,” said Sonoran University of Health Sciences President and CEO Lise Alschuler. “It provides Sonoran students with the opportunity to diagnose complex, real-world cases that complement and enrich their hands-on patient care training.”
With AI‑Humans, faculty and instructional designers can create fully customized training cases in as little as 10 minutes. Scenarios can then be deployed instantly to students across multiple environments, including standard web browsers and virtual and mixed‑reality headsets.
The platform features an extensive library of virtual human characters that instructors can tailor to specific academic or clinical training needs. Customizable assessment rubrics and flexible scenario‑building tools are also available to ensure that each learning module can be precisely aligned to program goals. Every training session concludes with an AI‑generated debrief, providing students with detailed performance insights grounded in predefined evaluation criteria. Thanks to the platform’s seamless integration with any Learning Management System, completed modules are incorporated directly into the university’s existing academic infrastructure for a smooth instructional workflow.
The new technology is now being utilized in the Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine courses.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Sonoran University as they integrate our AI-Humans Authoring Platform into their curriculum,” said the MedVR Education Team. “By incorporating immersive, conversational AI simulations, Sonoran is equipping learners with the opportunity to practice clinical reasoning and patient communication in a safe structured environment. We’re proud to support their commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare education.”
For more information, visit www.sonoran.edu.
