Hands-On Lab Episode 2: Exploring the Alex GenAI Pro Patient Communicator Simulator

We’re back with another episode of Hands-On Lab, Anatomy Warehouse’s video series where we explore and assess the tools shaping the future of medical education. This month, we explored one of the most innovative simulators on the market: Nasco’s Alex GenAI Pro Patient Communicator Simulator. 

Alex GenAI is more than just a manikin. It’s a comprehensive patient simulator powered by artificial intelligence, designed to create realistic, two-way communication between the simulator and the learner. This groundbreaking feature elevates hands-on training by bridging technical skill practice with essential patient interaction skills. 

A Guided Walkthrough with Melissa Dummer 

We were thrilled to be joined by Melissa Dummer from Nasco Healthcare, who walked us through Alex’s incredible capabilities. Together, we explored: 

• Core clinical features such as breathing, intubation, and IV practice 

• AI-driven patient personas that respond conversationally in real time 

• Interactive scenarios where learners can ask questions and receive lifelike patient responses 

This ability to hold a natural back-and-forth conversation with a simulator is a major leap forward. Traditionally, recreating patient interaction requires live participants—often difficult to schedule and manage in training environments. With Alex, those interactions are always available, consistent, and customizable. 

Support, Options, and Next Steps 

We also covered the options and support packages available with Alex GenAI, ensuring that educators and institutions can maximize the full value of this cutting-edge technology. 

If you missed the live broadcast, don’t worry. You can watch the full episode here to see Alex GenAI in action. 

Coming Up Next 

We’ll return at the end of October with our next Hands-On Lab episode, featuring Erler Zimmer’s 3D Anatomy Models. These remarkably detailed replicas are designed with lifelike accuracy of the muscular, vascular, and nervous systems using real cadaver scans. You won’t want to miss it! 

Until then, thanks for joining us on this journey into the future of medical training. Stay tuned, stay curious, and stay hands-on!