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MA Yundi, REN Jingjing, QIU Yan. Application and prospect of virtual patient in general practice residency training[J]. Chinese Journal of General Practice, 2025, 23(11): 1942-1945. doi: 10.16766/j.cnki.issn.1674-4152.004265
Citation: MA Yundi, REN Jingjing, QIU Yan. Application and prospect of virtual patient in general practice residency training[J]. Chinese Journal of General Practice, 2025, 23(11): 1942-1945. doi: 10.16766/j.cnki.issn.1674-4152.004265
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Application and prospect of virtual patient in general practice residency training

doi: 10.16766/j.cnki.issn.1674-4152.004265
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    School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310029, China

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  • Received Date: 2025-02-10
    Available Online: 2026-01-07
    Abstract
  • General practitioners (GPs) function as the primary healthcare providers for the nation' s population, responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of medical conditions, including both common and complex diseases. Furthermore, they are entrusted with the provision of fundamental public health services, encompassing the prevention and control of infectious diseases, as well as health management. The standardized residency training is a pivotal component of GP education, exerting a direct influence on the professional competence and service capacity of GPs. Nevertheless, the prevailing training paradigm confronts numerous challenges, including a constrained training approach, inadequate faculty, and limited exposure to a diverse array of patients and disease manifestations. The advent of artificial intelligence has led to the emergence of virtual patients as a significant instrument in the education of resident physicians. These institutions offer a secure, adaptable and consistent learning environment for residents, in addition to prompt and relevant feedback. They provide customized and comprehensive learning materials. However, the application and development of virtual patients also face challenges, such as inadequate accessibility of technology and equipment, differences in clinical practice scenarios, and ethical and privacy issues. The objective of this study is to systematically review the extant literature on the subject in order to make an informed assessment of the current status of standardized training for general practice residents. In addition, the study will analyze the application status, advantages and challenges of virtual patients in resident education. Finally, this study will look forward to their future development prospects in the training of general practitioners. This study is expected to provide a theoretical basis and practical references for optimizing the GP training model in China, offer beneficial suggestions for the reform and development of general practice education, and contribute to the improvement of the GP training system.

     

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