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Research interests
Dr Jacobs primary area of research is in emerging technologies for medical education. There are varied immersive technologies and these interface with AI. Clinical education is broad in the disciplines studied and this gives opportunity for technology to support learners. The research focuses on HCI, user experience (UX), and efficacy of training. This has included work on AI for medical communication skills training and VR for identifying and managing sepsis.
Dr Jacobs is a practicing GP and lead to undergraduate medical education research at Great Western Hospital Foundation Trust
Teaching interests
Active clinical tutor for:
GP training in Swindon
Medical tutor in primary care for University of Bristol
Quality Improvement projects for Kings College London
Educational tutor for University of Oxford
Other responsibilities
Deputy editor for Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine
Deputy editor for Cureus (part of Nature Springer collection)
Chair to research ethics for medical education projects GWH
Education/Academic qualification
Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Award Date: 8 Jan 2024
Public Health, Master of Research
Award Date: 18 Mar 2021
Medicine, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Cambridge
Award Date: 1 Sept 2011
Visual Science, Bachelor of Science, Anglia Ruskin University
Award Date: 29 Aug 2002
External positions
Honorary Senior Lecturer, King's College London
2023 → …
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Technology Enhanced learning in undergraduate medicine and allied health care professional education
Jacobs, C. (PI) & Joiner, R. (CoI)
3/10/22 → 2/10/26
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Using Augmented Reality for medical simulation training
Jacobs, C. (PI)
Project: Research-related funding
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Medical Students’ Experiences With Virtual Reality Simulation Training: Qualitative Study
Sharma, V., Park, S., Voinescu, A. & Jacobs, C., 11 Feb 2026, In: JMIR Medical Education. 12, 17 p., e74301.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Beyond Traditional Simulation: An Exploratory Study on the Effectiveness and Acceptability of ChatGPT‑4o Advanced Voice Mode for Communication Skills Practice Among Medical Students
Mukadam, A., Suresh, S. & Jacobs, C., 19 May 2025, In: Cureus. 17, 5, p. e84381Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing GP Consultation Skills Training: Educational Evaluation of a Conversational AI Innovation for Simulated Consultation Assessment Preparation
Jacobs, C., Hazra, K. & Singh, A., 4 Sept 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Education for Primary Care. 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing Healthcare Through AI, AR and VR: Integrating Human-Computer Interaction for Improved Teleconsultations and Diagnostic Accuracy
Johnson, H., Hayward, J., Vayalil Lawrence, J., Bold, B., Biswas, B., Li, W., Hassanuzzaman, M. & Jacobs, C., 20 Nov 2025, Augmented and Virtual Reality in Immersive Healthcare. Murthy, H., Pradeep Kumar, K., Pawan Fowdur, T. & Unal, A. (eds.). 1st ed. New Jersey, U. S. A.: Wiley-Blackwell, p. 275-302 28 p.Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter
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Examining Multimodal AI Resources in Medical Education: The Role of Immersion, Motivation, and Fidelity in AI Narrative Learning
Jacobs, C., 18 Mar 2025, In: JMIR Medical Education. 11, e72190.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
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Thesis
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Appraising immersive technology in healthcare education: Immersive Technology Evaluation Measure (ITEM) Development: (Alternative Format Thesis)
Jacobs, C. (Author), Cazzola, D. (Supervisor) & Joiner, R. (Supervisor), 27 Mar 2024Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Medicine
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Prizes
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Nomination for NHS Parliamentary award
Jacobs, C. (Recipient), 1 Apr 2024
Prize: National/international honour
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GP Teaching practice of the year
Jacobs, C. (Recipient), 1 Sept 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Distinction clinical medicine Final MB
Jacobs, C. (Recipient), 1 Sept 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Radio 4 with Justin Webb
Jacobs, C. (No value)
7 Jan 2024Activity: Media article or participation, blog › Media article or participation
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ASPiH Simulation for Impact
Jacobs, C. (Speaker)
11 Nov 2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance
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The Sepsis Patient Care Conference 2025: Ensuring Early Detection and Effective Treatment
Jacobs, C. (Speaker)
2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Keynote presentation or prestigious invited talk