VRiMS specialises in developing cutting-edge extended reality (XR) resources, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and metaverse applications, with a primary focus on advancing medical and surgical education as well as global health.
Our mission is to create training resources for low- and middle-income countries, leveraging the power of extended reality technologies.
Beyond resource development, VRiMS also operates as a research group, employing rigorous scientific methodologies to evaluate the impact of extended reality on medical and surgical education.
In collaboration with the Brighton and Sussex Medical School and with funding from Health Education England, VRiMS has successfully conducted seven one-week courses. These courses have provided cadaveric hands-on surgical training and reached over 6,000 participants from 101 countries.
Our innovative approach features includes live streaming of 360-degree videos within a virtual studio, utilising the full 360-degree space with multiple camera overlays. Our capability deck also includes interactive video, true virtual reality with 6 degrees of freedom and synchronised approaches to teaching using virtual reality. With VRiMS XR hubs planned throughout  the UK and abroad we will bring XR training to every grade of surgeon from medical student to chief of surgery.
The VRiMS team is currently engaged in extensive global travel including travelling to 10 African countries and Latin America. Over the coming years they will be inviting surgeons for around the world to join then in the UK and create virtual reality content in native languages to expand the growing library and resources.
More events to be announced this autumn as we distribute 8 VR boxes with 6 headsets each throughout the UK for courses
VRiMS 16 offers a comprehensive week-long program focusing on various surgical specialities through a blend of virtual reality (VR) and hands-on cadaveric training. This immersive course is designed for medical...
