Prof. Orit Karnieli-Miller and her team have developed innovative AI-driven simulators designed to transform the way healthcare professionals learn and practice communication skills. These cutting-edge tools use Generative AI to create realistic, interactive virtual patient encounters, enabling students and clinicians to engage in challenging conversations—such as breaking bad news or conducting basic clinical interviews—in a safe, supportive environment.

The AI simulators offer personalized, protocol-based feedback and guided reflection, helping learners build confidence, empathy, and clinical competence. Rooted in experiential learning theory, this technology supports repeated, self-paced practice while overcoming key barriers in traditional training—such as cost, logistics, and limited access to expert feedback.

Used as part of communication curricula in medical schools, these scalable, research-backed tools are opening new pathways for teaching both advanced and foundational communication skills across healthcare professions.