Interactive Patient games

1. Prognosis: Your Diagnosis

  • Platform : iOS, Android
  • Description : A medical simulation game where players diagnose and treat virtual patients based on real-world clinical cases. It’s designed to improve diagnostic skills and decision-making.
  • Link : Prognosis App (iOS) | Google Play

2. The Healing Blade: Infectious Disease Card Battle

  • Platform : Physical card game + Digital version
  • Description : A unique card game that teaches players about antibiotics and infectious diseases. It’s both educational and fun, blending fantasy-style gameplay with real-world medical knowledge.
  • Link : Healing Blade Website

3. Surgeon Simulator

  • Platform : PC, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android
  • Description : A humorous and chaotic surgical simulation game where players perform operations using unconventional tools. While not entirely realistic, it’s entertaining and introduces basic surgical concepts.
  • Link : Surgeon Simulator on Steam

4. Trauma Center Series

  • Platform : Nintendo DS, Wii, iOS
  • Description : A classic medical game series where players take on the role of a surgeon performing life-saving operations. It combines storytelling with surgical challenges.
  • Link : Trauma Center on Nintendo eShop

5. Medical Inc.

  • Platform : iOS, Android
  • Description : A hospital management simulation game where players build and manage their own medical facility while treating patients and handling emergencies.
  • Link : Medical Inc. on Google Play

6. Bio Inc.: Redemption

  • Platform : PC, iOS, Android
  • Description : A biomedical strategy game where players can either save lives as a doctor or cause harm as a disease agent. It’s a unique blend of ethics and biology.
  • Link : Bio Inc.: Redemption on Steam

7. Lifesaver Interactive

  • Platform : Web-based, iOS, Android
  • Description : An interactive CPR training game developed by the UK Resuscitation Council. It teaches players how to respond to cardiac arrest scenarios through immersive storytelling.
  • Link : Lifesaver Interactive

8. Microbe Invader

  • Platform : Web-based
  • Description : A retro-style arcade game created by the American Society for Microbiology. Players battle microbes while learning about microbiology and infectious diseases.
  • Link : Microbe Invader

9. Hospital Tycoon

  • Platform : PC
  • Description : A hospital management simulation game where players design and manage a hospital, hire staff, and treat patients. It’s a mix of strategy and humor.
  • Link : Hospital Tycoon on Steam

10. Virtual Anatomy Games (Anatomy Arcade)

  • Platform : Web-based
  • Description : A collection of anatomy-themed games, including puzzles, quizzes, and interactive activities to help students learn human anatomy.
  • Link : Anatomy Arcade

11. Foldit

  • Platform : PC, Mac, Linux
  • Description : A scientific discovery game where players solve protein-folding puzzles. It’s used in real-world research to advance understanding of diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer.
  • Link : Foldit Official Site

12. Two Point Hospital

  • Platform : PC, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
  • Description : A light-hearted hospital management simulation game where players build and run a hospital while dealing with quirky illnesses and patient needs.
  • Link : Two Point Hospital on Steam

13. MedMastery

  • Platform : Web-based, iOS, Android
  • Description : While not a traditional “game,” MedMastery offers interactive medical education modules and quizzes to help healthcare professionals improve their skills.
  • Link : MedMastery

14. BodyQuest: Immune System Game

  • Platform : VR (Virtual Reality)
  • Description : A VR game designed to teach children about the immune system and how the body fights infections. It’s an innovative way to combine gaming with health education.
  • Link : BodyQuest on Oculus Store

15. EMT Rush

  • Platform : iOS, Android
  • Description : A fast-paced emergency response game where players act as paramedics, responding to calls and stabilizing patients in critical situations.
  • Link : EMT Rush on Google Play

16. Virulence: An Infectious Card Game

  • Platform : Physical card game
  • Description : A strategic card game where players compete as viruses trying to infect a host. It’s educational and teaches players about virology and immunology.
  • Link : Virulence on BoardGameGeek

17. Simulab’s TraumaMan Simulation

  • Platform : Physical simulation + VR
  • Description : A high-fidelity medical simulation tool used for training in trauma surgery. While not a traditional game, it incorporates gamified elements for learning.
  • Link : Simulab TraumaMan

18. Operation (Modern Version)

  • Platform : Board game
  • Description : A modernized version of the classic “Operation” game, updated with new challenges and themes related to modern medicine.
  • Link : Operation Game on Hasbro

19. Pharmville

  • Platform : Web-based
  • Description : A virtual world designed for pharmacy students to practice patient care and medication management in a simulated environment.
  • Link : Pharmville

20. Code Fred: Survival Mode

  • Platform : Web-based
  • Description : A game developed by the Museum of Science and Industry that teaches players about the human body’s response to stress and danger.
  • Link : Code Fred: Survival Mode

These games and platforms offer a mix of education, entertainment, and professional development.

There are also several AI-generated medical apps that can be useful for medical students, including:

Figure 1: Figure 1 is a medical education platform that uses AI to help medical students and healthcare professionals learn from real-world cases. The platform allows users to upload and discuss medical cases with a community of healthcare professionals from around the world.

Firecracker: Firecracker is an AI-powered learning platform designed for medical students. The platform uses adaptive learning algorithms to help students learn and retain information more effectively. It includes thousands of practice questions, flashcards, and other resources to help students prepare for exams.

Isabel: Isabel is a diagnostic decision support system that uses AI to help healthcare professionals and medical students make more accurate diagnoses. The platform uses a patient’s symptoms and medical history to generate a list of possible diagnoses, along with relevant clinical information and management guidelines.

Medscape: Medscape is a medical education platform that uses AI to provide personalized learning recommendations to medical students and healthcare professionals. The platform includes a range of resources, including medical news, peer-reviewed articles, and educational videos.

Anatomy 4D: Anatomy 4D is an AI-generated app that allows medical students to explore the human body in 3D. The app uses augmented reality technology to provide a more immersive and interactive learning experience.

Blue baby

Diagnose the cyanosed baby with interactive cases.

http://library.med.utah.edu/hart/

Virtual interactive cases

Interactive perioperative cases developed by Toronto general hospital department of anesthesia.

NEJM interactive cases

Improve your diagnostic abilities by solving cases posted at New England Journal of Medicine.

Caring for Diabetes cases

Solving the cases take around 30 minutes.

Virtual patient builder

Solve the stroke cases. Requires registration for access.

Spinal case studies

Peadiatric interactive clinical cases

By Medscape

These AI-generated medical apps can be useful for medical students to learn, practice, and enhance their medical knowledge and skills. However, it is important to keep in mind that these apps should not replace formal medical education and training, and should be used as a supplement to traditional medical education.