UNMC Revolutionizes Medical Education with Hologram Technology in Statewide Stroke Conference
Omaha, Neb. — September 26, 2025 — The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is pioneering a transformative approach to medical education by integrating cutting-edge hologram technology into a statewide stroke conference. This innovative effort aims to bridge the digital divide between Nebraska’s eastern and western regions, connecting healthcare providers in a seamless, interactive learning environment.
Connecting Nebraska’s Healthcare Providers Across Four Campuses
Approximately 150 healthcare professionals from Omaha, Norfolk, Kearney, and Scottsbluff are participating in the conference, utilizing advanced holographic displays and virtual reality tools to interact with instructors and peers in real time. This immersive experience enables participants to engage as if they were physically present in the same classroom, despite being geographically dispersed across the state.
Michael Hollins, a spokesperson for UNMC, emphasized the significance of these technologies:
"What we want to do with this conference is really shrink the digital divide between the eastern and western parts of our state. We are unleashing incredible emerging technologies like virtual reality headsets, the holographic box display behind me, and interactive large multi-touch walls. These tools allow us to feel like we’re all sharing the same learning space together."
Redefining Distance Learning in Medical Education
By employing holograms and other interactive display technologies, UNMC is setting a new standard for accessible education among health professionals and students. The holographic box, along with large interactive surfaces, facilitates a dynamic and engaging learning environment, vital for complex medical subjects such as stroke care.
UNMC’s initiative stands at the forefront of educational innovation, offering a glimpse into the future of how medical training can be delivered efficiently and inclusively, regardless of location. This approach not only enhances knowledge sharing but also strengthens collaboration across Nebraska’s healthcare landscape.
Leading the Way in Interactive, Accessible Healthcare Training
As medical education continues to evolve, UNMC’s deployment of hologram technology highlights its commitment to leveraging emerging tools to improve healthcare outcomes statewide. The conference demonstrates how technology can overcome traditional barriers, ensuring equal access to high-quality training for healthcare providers working in diverse settings.
With this conference, UNMC reinforces its role as a leader in interactive and accessible education, promising continued advances that support Nebraska’s healthcare community in delivering exceptional patient care.
For more information on this innovative conference and UNMC’s educational programs, visit the University of Nebraska Medical Center website or follow updates from local Nebraska news outlets.
Reported by McKenzy Parsons, Digital Editor, KETV Omaha
