What challenges did Jagiellonian University Medical College face before AI implementation?

Medical students needed better visualization of anatomical structures beyond 2D images. Traditional education methods limited comprehension of spatial relationships in human anatomy. Preparing for surgical procedures with 2D imagery proved insufficient for planning complex interventions. There was a need for hands-free, portable training solutions during medical education and surgical planning. Improving the speed and quality of practical training for future doctors was a priority.

What was the impact of the AI solution?

Enhanced spatial understanding for training and surgical planning. Portable, user-friendly headsets increased adoption and training speed. Accelerated learning curve and improved practical skills for students.

Source

MicrosoftWent darkPilotEvidence: Medium50/100

Jagiellonian University Medical College Enhances Medical Training with Augmented Reality

Use case typeTraining simulationUpdated Jun 13, 2026

Jagiellonian University Medical College (JUMC) in Kraków, Poland revolutionized its medical education by integrating Microsoft HoloLens 2 and Microsoft Azure-powered mixed reality technology. The initiative aimed to address the limitations of relying on 2D medical imaging by creating a solution that displays hyper-realistic, patient-specific 3D holographic models for teaching and surgical planning. In collaboration with apoQlar, a Microsoft Partner, JUMC equipped its laboratories with AR headsets, enhancing both learning and hospital surgical procedures. The technology is portable, Wi-Fi enabled, and features text-to-speech for hands-free notes and calls. Students and faculty have enthusiastically adopted the system, with surveys indicating a preference for mixed reality tools over traditional methods. The program has launched with over 20 medical simulations ready for teaching and early pilot surgeries already performed, demonstrating improvements in both the speed and effectiveness of medical training and procedure planning.

Organization: Jagiellonian University Medical College
Industry: Healthcare
Location: Poland
Published: May 2025

Planned next steps

The source says the pilot could deliver: Accelerated medical training and planning.
Pilot surgeries successfully performed using AR 3D models.

Why do we believe this?Outcome claims, sources, and evidence checks

Normalized claim

Quantified impact: 63%

Microsoft Customer StoriesMay 19, 2025Customer storyInferred claimMedium evidence strength

63% of teachers and 67% of students prefer mixed reality over traditional teaching methods.

Last evidence check: Jul 22, 2026

Normalized claim

Quantified impact: 67%

Microsoft Customer StoriesMay 19, 2025Customer storyInferred claimMedium evidence strength

63% of teachers and 67% of students prefer mixed reality over traditional teaching methods.

Last evidence check: Jul 22, 2026

Why do we believe this deployment?Customer identity, provider attribution, maturity, and source checks

Customer: Jagiellonian University Medical College
Provider: Microsoft
Maturity: Pilot
Linked source: Microsoft Customer Stories

The program has launched with over 20 medical simulations ready for teaching and early pilot surgeries already performed, demonstrating improvements in both the speed and effectiveness of medical training and procedure planning

Customer identity supportedSource describes one deploymentMaturity supported

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Use case focus

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1augmented reality medical training
23D surgery planning
3medical holographic simulation

Medical students needed better visualization of anatomical structures beyond 2D images.
Traditional education methods limited comprehension of spatial relationships in human anatomy.
Preparing for surgical procedures with 2D imagery proved insufficient for planning complex interventions.
There was a need for hands-free, portable training solutions during medical education and surgical planning.
Improving the speed and quality of practical training for future doctors was a priority.

Developed a mixed reality laboratory using Microsoft HoloLens 2 powered by Microsoft Azure.
Partnered with apoQlar to create software for displaying patient-specific 3D holographic medical models.
Enabled text-to-speech for hands-free operation and enhanced note-taking.
Integrated the headsets with Wi-Fi for mobility and convenience.
Launched teaching programs with over 20 interactive medical simulations and pilot surgeries.

Technologies

Azure AI Azure HoloLens 2

Enhanced spatial understanding for training and surgical planning.
Portable, user-friendly headsets increased adoption and training speed.
Accelerated learning curve and improved practical skills for students.

Architecture

The solution combines Microsoft HoloLens 2 headsets with Azure-powered computation to display 3D medical models. Software developed with apoQlar enables real-time rendering of patient-specific holograms, integrating text-to-speech, wireless connectivity, and hands-free operation.

Sources & evidence1

Evidence: Medium50/100Evidence strength