Talk to me Doctor! How your avatar can help you to improve your communication skills.

Communication skills are essential for healthcare professionals. These skills can be enhanced by the inclusion of opportunities for practice in a safe environment where participants can receive constructive feedback. During this presentation, we will demonstrate the methods by which our initiative seeks to overcome the traditional barriers of time and space. Our virtual clinic can be used as a model for projects with similar goals in other fields. If technical resources are available, we will demonstrate the model by inviting audience members to participate in a live scenario with a standardized patient on our campus.