# Gamified Doctor Companies are launching gamified platforms for immersive medical training. By [Kalin Ned](https://www.trendhunter.com/knedelch), Research Writer | Published Jul 1, 2020 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/gamified-doctors ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.9/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Gamified Doctor trend? **Gamified Doctor:** Many developers are working alongside medical professionals to develop immersive mobile and multi-media games to help doctors in training. Emphasizing the practical experience and removing the fear of error, these gamified platforms are more accessible and engaging. ## The consumer insight behind the Gamified Doctor trend Many contemporary consumers maintain that immersion through gamified experiences makes content more memorable and engaging for them. In training, individuals who partake in such ventures—whether it is to identify the hazards of the job or for hands-on procedures—experience a sense of security as they feel more comfortable to test and practice their skills in a simulated and risk-free environment of trial-and-error. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 25 to Jul 1, 2020 - Published: Jul 1, 2020 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Gamified Doctor trend ### Gamified Medical Training Developers are creating immersive games to remove the fear of error and enhance practical experience for individuals in medical training. ### Virtual Reality for Medical Training Virtual reality platforms are disrupting traditional methods of medical training by providing cost-effective and more efficient options. ### Story-Driven Adventure Games for Medical Professionals Story-driven games are increasing in popularity as they tend to make training more memorable and effective for individuals in the healthcare industry. ## What the Gamified Doctor trend means for industry ### For Healthcare The healthcare industry can benefit from gamified and virtual reality training platforms to enhance the practical experience of individuals in medical training. ### For Gaming The gaming industry has the potential to collaborate with medical professionals to create immersive games that focus on specific medical training for individuals. ### For Education The educational industry can use virtual reality technology to provide immersive learning experiences to students that can be more memorable and engaging. ## Workshop question How might you gamify the training experiences for workers in your industry? ## Trend signals for Gamified Doctor Trend score 2.9 out of 10, from popularity 49%, activity 29%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 49% - Activity: 29% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Gamified Doctor trend 4 featured examples from Mar 25 to Jul 1, 2020. - [Doctor-Specific Training Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-games-for-doctors): Level Ex's Video Games for Doctors are Immersive & Effective (Category: Business) Implication: Incorporating video games into medical education programs creates opportunities for innovative and engaging training methods. - [Virtual Operating-Room Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osso-vr): Osso VR is Employed in Hospitals Throughout the United States (Category: Tech) Implication: Osso VR's virtual reality surgery training software disrupts the traditional healthcare training industry, offering a more efficient and immersive learning platform. - [Gamified Doctor Training](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-doctor-training): Night Shift by Schell Games is Designed for Emergency Room Physicians (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating gamified training solutions into healthcare systems to improve medical education and patient care. - [Gamified Doctor-Specific VR Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engage-platform): The ENGAGE Platform is the Basis for the LIFE Mobile App (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The LIFE app has disruptive innovation opportunities in revolutionizing medical training for doctors and nurses. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)