How Minecraft is training the next generation of doctors at UT Dallas
A unique pre-med course at the University of Texas at Dallas is using Minecraft to prepare students for medical careers. The game helps them practise diagnosing patients, running lab tests, and navigating hospital environments—skills they rarely experience before medical school. The class, called Experiential Medical Reasoning, was developed by Dr. Eric Kildebeck and his team. In its first year, students like 22-year-old Sahar Bavandi have quickly adapted to the virtual setting. Bavandi now uses the game to memorise medical equipment and hospital procedures, finding it easier to visualise real-world scenarios.
One student, 24-year-old Omar Choudhry, has spent hours in the game diagnosing virtual patients with conditions like multiple sclerosis. He believes the experience will help him on the MCAT, which he takes in two weeks. The game simulates tasks doctors perform daily, from ordering tests to making treatment decisions.
For most pre-med students, early hospital exposure is rare. This virtual training fills that gap, letting them explore medical reasoning without real-world pressure. Meanwhile, Kildebeck and his colleagues are already designing a second Minecraft game focused on biology and chemistry. The course gives students hands-on practice in a low-stakes environment. Those taking the MCAT soon, like Choudhry, now have a new way to reinforce their knowledge. The university plans to expand the programme, offering more virtual training for future doctors.
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