On 19 February 2025, the ClinicalModelling project launched its inaugural Community of Practice (CoP), a key initiative aimed at connecting healthcare professionals from Portugal, Spain, Poland, and Slovenia. The primary goal: to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and explore the role of video modelling in clinical training.

Key Highlights:

  • Introduction to the CoP’s mission: Facilitating the exchange of knowledge and best practices in video development for clinical training.
  • A hybrid format of live and asynchronous meetings to maximize engagement and reflection across diverse time zones.
  • Thoughtful discussions on ethical practices, informed consent digitisation, and GDPR compliance, ensuring that the use of video in clinical education adheres to the highest standards.
  • Practical insights from Hospital Santa Maria’s experience with smart glasses during Basic Life Support courses, highlighting their role in self-assessment and skills improvement, with valuable feedback for further equipment enhancements.

The second CoP session further reinforced the collaborative nature of the platform, focusing on progress reviews and adapting plans based on insights gathered from the first meeting. The CoP continues to be a flexible and inclusive space, enabling healthcare teams and educators to effectively utilize digital tools for continuous professional development.

The third and final CoP was held on 1st September 2025, focusing on evaluating the video recording process and collecting vital data for the final reports. The surgical teams involved in the recordings played a crucial role, ensuring that lessons learned were captured accurately, reflecting the progress and insights gained throughout the project.

A special thank you to all participants for their valuable contributions — your engagement continues to drive the success of the CoP, and we are excited to share more updates as this collaborative community continues to expand and shape the future of healthcare education.

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