Delta: HealthTech Innovators Revolutionizing MedTech: How SimAI Is Changing Medical Education Forever
Jul 2, 2025
Tikran Bdoyan, co-founder of SimAI, discusses how his AI-driven platform is revolutionizing medical education with realistic virtual patients. He highlights the urgent need to address training bottlenecks, the limitations of traditional medical exams, and the global demand for AI in clinical training. Tikran shares insights from their journey with Y Combinator and the unique challenges of fundraising in healthcare. Discover how SimAI supports medical schools, enhances student feedback, and customizes training for international students and telehealth teams.
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SimCare AI's Origin Story
- SimCare AI started with a failed Casper exam experience and a GPT wrapper to simulate clinical reasoning tests.
- Users globally, especially from the Philippines and India, used the tool for weeks, revealing a true training bottleneck.
MCQs Fail Real Training
- Medical education relies heavily on dry MCQs that don't mirror real patient interaction.
- SimCare AI offers engaging, voice-to-voice simulated patient encounters improving practical training.
Value of Y Combinator Focus
- Y Combinator helped SimCare AI by focusing their efforts and setting realistic expectations.
- Understanding long healthcare sales cycles is crucial to measure progress without frustration.