Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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What if studying medicine felt more like playing your favorite game?

In this POP Talk, U of I Clinical Assistant Professor Tyler Bland reveals how he’s reimagining medical education through Medimon — a Pokémon-inspired learning game where every cell, organ and disease becomes a creature to master. By blending storytelling, AI-generated imagery and cinematic case studies, Bland is turning the firehose of medical knowledge into a journey of creativity, curiosity and play.

Find more Pop Talks at https://www.uidaho.edu/research/news-events/pop-talks