I saw this article this morning on Wired and thought it was interesting. Stan D. Ardman (which actually stands for ‘Standard Man’) is a computerized mannequin costing about $200,000 that is currently being used in hospitals and medical schools. Connected to a Mac computer, Stan is able to present a variety of symptoms and reacts to medication simulating human reactions. Here’s the link to Stan’s website. I wonder if the Universtiy of Calgary will have any of these next year when I start medical school?