Jagiellonian University Medical College Enhances Medical Training with Augmented Reality
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
Reported outcomes
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Strategic outcomes
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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.
- 63% of teachers and 67% of students prefer mixed reality over traditional teaching methods.
- Enhanced spatial understanding for training and surgical planning.
- Portable, user-friendly headsets increased adoption and training speed.
- Pilot surgeries successfully performed using AR 3D models.
- 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.
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