The COVID-19 pandemic magnified the need for simulation and necessitated a radical change in how educators execute simulation-based learning (SBL), highlighting new and emerging technologies. Student evaluations noted a lack of realism with screen-based and telesimulations, and faculty reported students' decreased engagement. This project enhanced SBL using robot telepresence to provide an immersive and interactive environment. Student comments supported the positive experience, expressing greater engagement and indicating that the experience closely mirrored clinical practice. Telepresence removes barriers to distance learning, augments the potential of SBL, and broadens the understanding of how to deliver engaging SBL experiences to remote learners.
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