# Doctor-Specific Training Video Games Level Ex's Video Games for Doctors are Immersive & Effective By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-03-24 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-games-for-doctors References: [levelex](https://www.levelex.com) Level Ex has a rich index of video games for doctors. Through the art of [gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-rehabilitation-system), the company is hoping to help those in training to overcome "the challenges of practicing medicine" by bringing together the concept of entertainment and the healthcare industry. While a lot of [VR technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-reality-therapy) has been utilized in order to keep the patient distracted during procedures, Level Ex's video games for doctors tap a new category. For example, the Cardio EX, allows cardiologists "to experience dozens of adrenaline-pumping scenarios" by drilling through calcified lesions, treating life-threatening perforations, and so on. Pulm EX (for pulmonologists), on the other hand, simulates virtual patients presenting with obstructive airway diseases. The collection also features a [diagnosis and treatment game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dexcom-academy) that allows doctors to "flex [their] deductive reasoning skills" and "weigh treatment options to maximize patient health." Image Credit Level Ex ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Market](https://www.trendhunter.com/market) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gamification in Medical Training:** Integrating video games into doctor training programs provides an immersive and effective way for medical professionals to practice and overcome challenges. - **Virtual Reality in Healthcare:** Utilizing VR technology in medical training expands the possibilities for immersive and realistic simulations that help doctors gain critical experience. - **Deductive Reasoning Training for Doctors:** Creating video games that focus on diagnostic and treatment decision-making enhances doctors' deductive reasoning skills and allows them to maximize patient health. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical Education:** Incorporating video games into medical education programs creates opportunities for innovative and engaging training methods. - **Healthcare Technology:** The use of virtual reality and gamification techniques in healthcare technology opens up new avenues for improving medical training and patient outcomes. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** Developing specialized video games for the healthcare industry provides a new market segment for the gaming and entertainment industry to explore. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Medical Training Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elara.md) - [Spatial Computing-Powered Training Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/injection-simulator.md) - [Virtual Reality Medical Training](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simx.md) - [VR-Powered ADHD Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-eyetracking-game.md) - [Gamified Wellness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthgame.md) - [VR-Powered Therapeutic Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vrpowered-therapeutic-treatments.md) - [Injection-Focused Spatial Computing Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-computing-simulator.md) - [Cognitive Virtual Reality Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epeli.md) - [Gamified VR Therapy Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/behavr.md)