Future Physicians

Immersive VR Anatomy Program Held on the UC Irvine Campus

Explore the human body, discover how it works, and turn curiosity about medicine into hands-on learning.

Ages 14–18 • Five Saturday Sessions • 20 Hours of Instruction

Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 30 & February 6, 2027
Time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: UC Irvine, Division of Continuing Education
510 E. Peltason Drive, Irvine, CA 92697; Parking: Lot 17A

Full Program: $699 • Early Bird: $599 until December 1st • First-Session Trial: $199
All equipment and learning materials included.

Enroll in Full Program - Early Rate ($599)

Learn anatomy through immersive exploration: In each four-hour session, students begin with an in-person anatomy presentation, then explore and interact with 3D anatomy, examine medical-style cross-sectional views, assemble anatomical systems with their own hands in VR, join instructor-led discussions, and complete quizzes to reinforce their knowledge.
Explore eight interactive labs with a dedicated headset: Each student receives a Meta Quest 3S reserved exclusively for them throughout the five-session program. Labs cover the cardiovascular, skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory, neural, and sensory systems, plus whole-body anatomy.
Share with parents: During the final session, each student presents one body system in VR to parents, demonstrating their anatomy knowledge, ability to use VR technology, and science communication skills.
Instructor: Sophia Shao, a UCI pre-medical student. Learn more about Sophia: here.
Program developed by: Laszlo Bardoczi, Assistant Professor at UCI. More about Laszlo: here.

Students during the VR portion of anatomy class.

Learn through hands-on activities: Each 4-hour session combines in-person instruction with VR anatomy exploration, medical-style cross-sectional imaging, system assembly, interactive quizzes, and team challenges.
Understand how the body's structures support their function (NGSS): Students learn to identify organs and structures, explain their functions, and explore how body systems work together in an engaging, collaborative learning environment.
All materials included: no hidden fees or extra charges.
Certificate: students who complete the program receive a Certificate of Completion.
Program organizer and location: Organized and operated by Einstein’s Horizon LLC, the program takes place at UC Irvine’s Division of Continuing Education. Questions? Contact Prof. Laszlo Bardoczi at bardoczi@einsteinshorizon.com

Enroll in Full Program - Early Rate ($599)

Includes 20 hours of instruction, access to eight immersive VR anatomy labs, Meta Quest headset use, all activities, and program materials. Regular tuition: $699 — Save $100 with early registration before December 1, 2026.

Enroll in 1-Day Trial ($199)

Includes 4 hours of instruction, access to the immersive VR anatomy lab featured during the first session, Meta Quest headset use, activities, and program materials. The full $199 is credited toward the 5-week program if the student continues.