Virtual Outpatient Clinic
This AI-powered chatbot allows health science students to explore a variety of fictional patients and initiate one-on-one conversations designed to support practice and person-centered communication. Learners can view presenting concerns, select a patient, and begin a simulated dialogue to practice:
- Building rapport
- Eliciting a complete list of concerns
- Responding with empathy and understanding
- Interprofessional awareness
How To Use
- Click "Virtual Patients" on the bottom right
- Review available patients and chief concerns
- Click a patient to chat (90+ languages supported)
- To select a specific patient, ask for them by name
- Start by saying, 'hello' to the patient, introduce yourself, and ask them, 'how they’re feeling'.
Type "full list of patients" to view all available cases
Post-Chat Evaluation
- End your patient interaction by saying "goodbye" and receive your personalized feedback.
- If you do not immediately receive feedback, type "evaluate me"
This triggers feedback, identifying your strengths and areas for improvement.
Rate Your Experience
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Disclaimer:
The Virtual Outpatient Clinic is designed to assess communication and interpersonal skills, not the clinical accuracy of medical advice or recommendations. The AI does not evaluate or judge the correctness of any diagnoses, treatments, or clinical suggestions offered to the virtual patient. Its focus is solely on analyzing how you interact, including your ability to build rapport, show empathy, and communicate effectively in an interprofessional context.
Virtual Patient Waiting Room
John A. Carter
Reason for visit:
Chest Pain
Emily R. Anderson
Reason for visit:
Migraine
Liang Jie Chen
Reason for visit:
Joint pain, concerns about memory issues, and falling.
Olivia M. Thompson
Reason for visit:
Persistent Cough
Julie Rose Parker
Reason for visit:
Shortness of breath.
Brandon L. Nguyen
Reason for visit:
Routine Hypertension Check
Sophia G. Patel
Reason for visit:
Annual Physical
Marcus E. Brown
Reason for visit:
Joint Pain
Anna Rachel Goldstein
Reason for visit:
Bilateral leg edema, history of lymphedema
Alina R. Bennett
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Muscle Tightness and Sleep Disruption
Derek J. Wilson
Reason for visit:
Back Pain
Alma Rosario Martinez
Reason for visit:
Dizziness, fatigue, and nausea during a heatwave
Aisha F. Rahman
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Follow-up for Thyroid Management
Jalen C. Torres
Reason for visit:
Chronic Knee Pain and Rx Refill Request
Hannah N. Garcia
Reason for visit:
Fatigue and Irregular Periods
Travis D. Mitchell
Reason for visit:
Sore Throat and Tobacco Use History
Natalie E. Foster
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Tobacco Cessation Support
Sharon Anne Miller
Reason for visit:
Adverse reaction after cannabis use.
Matthew “Matt” Roland Dawson
Reason for visit:
Ongoing PTSD symptoms.
Bob Clarence Griffin
Reason for visit:
Follow-up for new foot wound
Carlos M. Hernandez
Reason for visit:
Diabetes follow-up
Accessibility & Support
If you experience technical difficulties or require accessibility accommodations, please contact us at UAHS-IPE@arizona.edu
Disclaimer / Educational Use Notice
This virtual clinic is for educational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All patients featured in this virtual outpatient clinic are entirely fictional and created using generative AI, solely for educational purposes. No real individuals are represented, and no personal health information is collected or used. User data is not collected.