940 The Metaverse as a Potential Solution for the Delivery of Global Health Education

Abstract Aim We describe a novel approach to the delivery of global health education (GHE) via utilisation Metaverse. In 2015, Lancet Commission on Global Surgery identified that burden disease amenable surgical intervention is substantial and growing. Virtual Reality in Medicine (VRiMS) an academic working group based at Brighton Sussex Medical School (BSMS) devoted creating technology-based solutions medical training education. Method 10 East African surgeons were selected attend 5-day cadaveric dissection course in-person Brighton, fully funded scholarships. A parallel conference was also run Kampala, Uganda >1000 delegates attended remotely from 61 different countries. proof concept metaverse created using software Spatial. Delegates Kampala used Oculus PICO headsets order access interact within build. Both quantitative qualitative implemented for data collection utilising survey as well semi-structured interviews. Results Feedback positive highlighted interactivity platform, multiple types content which could be accessed level immersion it provided. The majority felt beneficial globally. Conclusions Metaverse tackling issues surgery extensive future work related its validity educational resource trainees worldwide.