Healthcare education is at a crossroads.
Across Europe, the way we care for people is being reshaped by technology. Telemedicine appointments, AI-supported diagnosis, and online patient records are no longer “innovations of the future” — they are here, and they are already changing how doctors, nurses, and healthcare teams work every day.
But while the healthcare sector has embraced digital transformation, education has often struggled to keep pace. Students can graduate without ever experiencing these tools in practice, leaving them to learn on the job in already pressured environments. Teachers, meanwhile, are looking for practical ways to update their courses but often lack time, resources, or support to make changes.
This is the challenge the Hybrid Healthcare project is designed to meet.
A Collaborative Response
Hybrid Healthcare isn’t just another research project — it’s a partnership of universities, training providers, and healthcare experts from across Europe who believe education must move faster to match the realities of modern healthcare. Together, they are creating resources that are simple to use, openly available, and designed with both staff and students in mind.
What makes this project stand out is its mix of perspectives: from biomedical engineering specialists and medical universities to digital learning experts and healthcare technology companies. Each partner brings different insights, ensuring the solutions developed are not only academically sound but also grounded in the day-to-day needs of the healthcare sector.
What to Expect
Over the coming months, the project will release a Starter Kit with a review of current best practice, case studies, and digital tools to support teaching. Interactive learning materials and “bootcamps” will follow, offering students and staff opportunities to explore digital healthcare in practical, hands-on ways.
But more than the outputs themselves, Hybrid Healthcare is about sparking change: giving educators the confidence to introduce new approaches, and giving students the skills they will need from day one of their careers.
Looking Ahead
The project runs until early 2027, and during that time we’ll be sharing stories, resources, and lessons learned along the way. From partner profiles to early insights from testing the materials, this blog will be the place to keep up with our progress.
By the end, we hope not only to have created useful resources, but to have helped shift the way universities think about preparing students for healthcare in a digital age.