Revolutionizing Medical Training: Mexico's Robotic Hospital

Mexico City's National University has opened the world's largest robotic hospital to train medical students using robotic patients. These robots simulate various medical conditions, allowing students to practice procedures safely. The facility includes 24 robotic patients with features like mechanical organs and synthetic blood. Students can learn skills such as drawing blood in a virtual reality environment, providing a risk-free learning experience. The university is one of the largest medical schools in Latin America, with 15,000 students.

What is the primary purpose of using robotic patients at Mexico City's National University?

• To entertain medical students

• To reduce the cost of medical education

• To better train future doctors

• To replace human doctors

What unique features do the robotic patients possess?

• They can perform surgeries

• They have mechanical organs and synthetic blood

• They are solar-powered

• They can speak multiple languages

What range of illnesses can the robotic patients simulate?

• From allergies to cancer

• From diabetes to a heart attack

• Only common colds

• Only mental health conditions

How do robotic patients benefit medical students like Paola Mendoza Cortez?

• They allow students to practice without risking real patients' lives

• They replace textbooks in the curriculum

• They provide entertainment during long study hours

• They offer financial aid to students

Approximately how many students are enrolled at the National University Medical School?

• 5,000 students

• 10,000 students

• 15,000 students

• 20,000 students