Beyond the Headset: A Practical Roadmap for Implementing VR Simulation in Nursing & Medicine
Event Overview
Virtual Reality (VR) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is actively transforming how we train the next generation of clinicians. However, for many educators and practitioners, the tech still feels like a "black box"—operationally overwhelming and difficult to scale.
This SoPE Ohio event is designed to move past the buzzwords and focus on the floor. We are stripping away the hype to look at the tangible impact of VR in clinical simulation and medical education.
Agenda
5:30 PM – 5:45 PM | Welcome & Clinical Networking Connect with fellow physician-entrepreneurs, clinicians, and innovators within the Ohio healthcare ecosystem.
5:45 PM – 6:15 PM | The AR Revolution: Context & Strategy Speakers: Omari Hitson & Matt Beckwith Two industry veterans break down the different aspects of XR to demystify the technology.
6:15 PM – 7:00 PM | From Bedside to Boardroom: The Founder’s Journey Speaker: Kim Vergottini, BSN, RN shares her transition from Cleveland Clinic nurse to SMART-LE VR founder. This session explores the "boots on the ground" reality of entrepreneurship: defining an MVP, mastering startup "languages," and leveraging clinical insight as a superpower to build trust, attract investors, and scale innovation.
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Open Networking & Exploration A final opportunity for open discussion, Q&A with the speakers, and networking.
About SoPE
The Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE) is a non-profit global biomedical and healthcare innovation network. SoPE’s mission is to empower doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals with the information, resources, and connections they need to commercialize their ideas and discoveries. By fostering a community of "innovation architects," SoPE helps get life-saving ideas to patients faster.
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