Boston Children's Hospital is pioneering the use of XR technology to enhance medical training and improve patient care. In this episode of the XR Industry Leaders Podcast, we meet with Angelina Gu, an XR Simulation Specialist at Boston Children’s Hospital’s Immersive Design Systems.

Angelina shares how XR is transforming medical training by providing realistic, scenario-based learning experiences for clinical staff. She discusses how VR helps trainees practice high-risk procedures, familiarize themselves with hospital environments, and improve communication skills in high-stress situations.

The conversation highlights the importance of easing new users into VR, the challenges of managing device updates, and the role of data in optimizing training.

Angelina also shares insights on the future of XR in healthcare, predicting deeper integration with traditional simulations and increased accessibility. We explore how XR enhances—not replaces—existing training methods, making medical education more immersive and effective.

Timestamps:

Angelina’s Role at Immersive Design Systems (00:35)
What Challenges Inspired the Introduction of XR? (01:17)
Skills Taught in Students’ XR Experiences (03:22)
Content Development (08:59)
Challenges of XR Implementation (11:46)
Angelina’s Experience of Device Management (15:30)
Medical Training in VR and Public Perception (20:11)
VR in Health Care over the Next Decade (23:26)

About Angelina Gu: Angelina is an XR Simulation Specialist at Boston Children’s Hospital's Immersive Design Systems. Collaborating with clinical educators at BCH, Angelina develops and facilitates immersive training experiences harnessing the power of immersive media (VR, AR, MR, 360 media, etc). Angelina is passionate about how immersive media transform medical simulation practice, making medical training more accessible and engaging.

About ArborXR: ArborXR helps organizations confidently manage VR & AR devices at scale, remotely install content, and control what users can see and do in the headset. Our mission is to help people live more meaningful lives through the power of XR. Learn more at https://arborxr.com.

Links & Resources:

Learn more about Boston Children’s Hospital Immersive Design Systems
Connect with Angelina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelinaguboston/
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Connect with Will on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willstackable/