Research

Proven effective across 12,000+ learners

Independent peer-reviewed research from leading universities demonstrates SimConverse produces outcomes equivalent to human simulation actors - and significantly outperforms general-purpose AI.

p = 0.86

No significant difference vs. human actors

1.65 SD

Improvement in communication skills

p < 0.001

Outperforms general-purpose AI

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01 / Equivalence to human actors

Demonstrated equivalence to human actors and 1-1 tutors

Across all measured outcomes.

In a peer-reviewed randomised study of final-year optometry students, p-values ranged from 0.48 to 0.86 across simulation experience and feedback quality measures. Meanwhile, general-purpose AI (e.g. ChatGPT) was rated significantly worse on both measures (p < 0.001).

Ting & Wolffsohn (2025), Clinical and Experimental Optometry

An evaluation of downstream clinical performance with the SEGUE communication skills assessment framework showed nursing learners improved by 1.65 SD (p < 0.001). Demonstrating an equivalent performance improvement to the 1 on 1 tuition studied by Bloom in 1984.

Gregor & Rush (2025), Nurse Practitioner Training

Rigorous evidence from leading institutions

Independent studies across multiple disciplines, methodologies, and countries consistently demonstrate SimConverse's effectiveness.

p = 0.86

No Difference to Actors

Aston University, School of Optometry

Randomised controlled study, 2025

Peer-reviewed Optometry RCT

p < 0.05

More Distinction Grades

University of Auckland, Department of Surgery

Single-blinded RCT, 2023–2025

RCT Surgery

1.65 SD improvement

Communication Skills Performance

Villanova University, College of Nursing

Quasi-experimental study, 2025

Nursing Mental Health

88.9%

Overall Satisfaction

University of Nottingham, School of Pharmacy

Mixed-methods study, N=200, 2025

Pharmacy Mixed-methods Large-scale

98.9%

Acceptability Among Students

Aston University Medical School

Qualitative acceptability study, 2025

Medical Qualitative

12,000+ learners

Cross-Institutional Effectiveness

SimConverse multi-site study

Cross-sectional analysis, 2024

Multi-site Large-scale
02 / SimConverse vs general-purpose AI

Purpose-built AI dramatically outperforms general-purpose alternatives

SimConverse uses proprietary AI models trained specifically for healthcare simulation - not outsourced general-purpose LLMs like ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini.

Human Actors Previous gold standard
Baseline
SimConverse No difference (p = 0.86)
Equivalent
General-Purpose AI Significantly worse (p < 0.001)
Inferior

Based on Ting & Wolffsohn (2025).

1.65 SD Improvement in communication skills performance.

Gregor & Rush (2025), Villanova University College of Nursing

+26%

PHQ-A depression screening accuracy

p < 0.001

Statistical significance

03 / Pedagogical foundation

Grounded in evidence-based learning theory

SimConverse was designed pedagogy-first. We started with effective learning theory and worked back to build the definitive AI education platform.

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Preparation

Constructivism

Learners study background materials and activate prior knowledge, establishing their cognitive foundation.

2

Conversation

Experiential learning

Realistic AI scenarios in a psychologically safe environment, enabling learners to practise without risk to real patients.

3

Documentation

Skill transferability

Complete documentation as one would in a clinical or working environment to ensure cognition to practice are internalised.

4

Feedback

Immediate reinforcement

Personalised, atomic-level feedback tied directly to rubric criteria with specific quotes from the learner's performance.

5

Reflection

Self-efficacy & metacognition

Structured self-reflection tasks help learners consolidate learning and build confidence for real-world clinical encounters.

Multi-modal assessment

Spoken communication

Verbal clinical skills assessed in real-time conversation

Clinical investigations/actions

Selection and sequencing of appropriate clinical decisions

Written documentation

Clinical notes and records simulating future work

This multi-modal approach ensures comprehensive evaluation that mirrors real world practice.

Meeting requirements no other platform can

SimConverse is the only AI education platform that meets all procurement and cybersecurity needs for large organisations, government and military.

Sovereign & Compliant

All data and infrastructure is hosted within data centres local to the customer. SOC 2 Type 2 certified with FERPA, HIPAA, UK GDPR, and Privacy Act compliance. Data never leaves your jurisdiction.

SOC 2 Type 2 HIPAA FERPA UK GDPR Privacy Act

Proprietary AI Models

Purpose-built models trained on expertly curated clinical communication datasets developed over half a decade. Allowing clinically accurate, consistent responses without hallucination - impossible with general-purpose LLMs like ChatGPT.

Proprietary Models No Hallucination Clinical Accuracy
04

What researchers and educators are saying

Evidence from independent researchers at leading institutions.

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"SimConverse was highly acceptable to medical students due to its conversational authenticity, ease of use, and social safety. Students reported it helped them structure consultations, build clinical knowledge, and increase self-confidence."
Sheward (2025), Aston University Medical School
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"80–90% of students agreed that SimConverse improved their communication skills, with a positive correlation between platform usage and blinded assessor-rated performance."
Ng, Suppiah, Alattar et al. (2025), University of Nottingham School of Pharmacy
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"PHQ-A depression screening accuracy improved from 56% to 82%, with a statistically significant 1.65 standard deviation improvement in overall communication skills."
Villanova University, College of Nursing (2025)
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"The SimConverse cohort achieved significantly more distinction grades than the control group, with overwhelmingly positive qualitative feedback from learners."
University of Auckland, Department of Surgery (2023–2025)
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