VR Headset and Applications Help

Quest 2 General Help


Unpacking the Kit

If it is your first time checking out the VR headset, watch this video to learn the basics

Learn how to unpack the kit and adjust the headset


Tips for Using the Quest

First steps to using the Quest

A must if you have never used a Quest before. Credit: Priya Razdan, class of 2026

Application Help by Category



Medical Education Apps

These applications have been added to assist our students in their education by using virtual reality to learn. review and quiz their knowledge. We are adding new apps as they become available for the Quest 2. Requests for new apps can be made through our office.

Human Anatomy VR.

Human Anatomy can be done seated or standing. Go to apps by pressing the oculus button and scroll until you see Human Anatomy VR. After entering, if you are new to the app, make sure you select Tutorial to learn how it works. After completing the tutorial, select Start.

Supports AFCP 1 and 2, USMLE Step 1

Auscultation Training

Auscultation Training can be done seated or standing. Go to apps by pressing the oculus button and scroll until you see Auscultation Training Pro. Grab the stethascope to start and select heart or respiratory sounds. Select a pathology to compare sounds

Supports M1 cardiovascular and Respiratory, Credit: Priya Razdan, class of 2026

Awake ECG

Awake ECG can be done seated or standing. Go to apps by pressing the oculus button and scroll until you see Awake ECG. After entering, if you are new to the app, select onboarding to get oriented. Afterward, select the process you would like to review.

Supports AFCP 1 and 2, USMLE Step 1. Credit: Priya Razdan, class of 2026

Awake Heart

Awake Heart can be done seated or standing. Go on a journey through the human heart through the lens of anatomy, physiology and electrical activity. Select Onboarding to get oriented.

Supports Cardiology USMLE 1. Credit: Priya Razdan, class of 2026

Youtube VR

Youtube VR can be done seated or standing. Go to apps by pressing the oculus button and scroll until you see Youtube VR. We have curated immersive medical videos in playlists for you, but you can also search for videos more specific to what you are looking for by using the search feature

Supports AFCP 1 and 2, USMLE Step 1. Credit: Priya Razdan, class of 2026

CPR Simulator

CPR Simulator should be done standing and kneeling. Go to apps by pressing the oculus button and scroll until you see CPR simulator. After entering, select your experience and patient and begin practicing.

Supports First Aid Training. Credit: Priya Razdan, class of 2026

Activity/Fun

These applications have been added to assist our students in their education by using virtual reality to learn. review and quiz their knowledge. We are adding new apps as they become available for the Quest 2. Requests for new apps can be made through our office.

Beat Saber

Beat Saber is an active game where you try to hit cubes in the indicated direction with sticks, you need enough space where swinging your arms won't hit anything, we recommend the reflection room on the 4th floor. Go to apps by pressing the oculus button and scroll until you see Beat Saber, select Solo if practicing or Party if you want to compete against friends. See if you can beat the librarian high scores!

Great for a short break to move to some fun songs. Credit: Priya Razdan, class of 2026

PowerBeatsVR

PowerBeatsVR is an active game where you box targets, you need enough space where swinging your arms won't hit anything, we recommend the reflection room on the 4th floor. Go to apps by pressing the oculus button and scroll until you see PowerBeatsVR, select a song to get moving

Great for a short break to get your blood pumping. Credit: Priya Razdan, class of 2026

Vertical Shift

Vertical Shift is an active game where fly through arenas playing freezetag, you need ample space, we recommend the reflection room on the 4th floor. Go to apps by pressing the oculus button and scroll until you see Beat Saber, select Solo and pick a song

Great for a short break to pretend you are spiderman. Credit: Priya Razdan, class of 2026

I Expect You To Die

I expect you to die is an escape room game, you can be seated or standing. Select your mission and try not to get into trouble. Hint: You can manipulate things farther away using your joystick.

Great for a short break to enjoy a challenge. Credit: Priya Razdan, class of 2026

Relaxation/Wellness

These applications have been added to assist our students in their education by using virtual reality to learn. review and quiz their knowledge. We are adding new apps as they become available for the Quest 2. Requests for new apps can be made through our office.

Maloka

Maloka is a meditation app, you can do it sitting or standing, we recommend the reflection room on the 4th floor for comfort, but it can be done anywhere. Go to apps by pressing the oculus button and scroll until you see Maloka, select a meditation and get gifts for your island after you complete the meditation

Great for a short break to relax and destress. Credit: Priya Razdan, class of 2026

ZenVR

ZenVR is a meditation app, it can be done seated or standing, for comfort we recommend the reflection room on the 4th floor. Go to apps by pressing the oculus button and scroll until you see ZenVR and let the instructor guide you through meditations

Great for a short break to relax and destress. Credit: Priya Razdan, class of 2026

OpenBrush

OpenBrush can be done seated or standing. Paint your world around you and let your imagination run wild. Go to apps by pressing the oculus button and scroll until you see OpenBrush, select your tools and colors and get painting!

Great for a short break to relax with colors Credit: Priya Razdan, class of 2026

Immersive Experiences

These applications have been added to assist our students in their education by using virtual reality to learn. review and quiz their knowledge. We are adding new apps as they become available for the Quest 2. Requests for new apps can be made through our office.

Ghost VRSE II

Ghost VRSE II lets you do a spinal surgery with the Ghost VRSE II medical device. Go to apps by pressing the oculus button and scroll until you see Ghost VRSE, look at your wrist to start a surgery

Great for a someone curious about surgery Credit: Priya Razdan, class of 2026

Intubation training (demo)

Intubation training can be done seated or standing, This is a demo, it is still being developed. Go to apps by pressing the oculus button and scroll until you see Intubation Training and let them guide you through the steps

Basic steps of intubation training. Credit: Priya Razdan, class of 2026

Oxford Medical Simulation

Oxford Medical Simulation lets you get familiar with an Emergency Room, it can be done seated or standing. It can take some time to go through, but is pretty comprehensive. Go to apps by pressing the oculus button and scroll until you see Oxford Medical Simulation and let the nurse guide you in treating a patient.

Great for a student who would like to become familiar with the ED before their rotation Credit: Priya Razdan, class of 2026

Nanome

Nanome lets you create and manipulate molecules and analyze the 3D arrangements, you can be seated or standing. Go to apps by pressing the oculus button and scroll until you see Nanome and start creating molecules

Great for a student who is interested in microbiology and pharmaceutical drug design. Credit: Priya Razdan, class of 2026